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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,293.79, 198,996.51 and 90,583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,293.79, 198,996.51 and 90,583.81 is: 124,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,293.79 : 198,996.51 = 90,583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,293.79/198,996.51 = 90,583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,293.79x = 198,996.51 × 90,583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,293.79x = 18,025,862,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,862,052.50/144,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,924.73

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