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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,955.76, 200,060.81 and 88,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,955.76, 200,060.81 and 88,399.94 is: 122,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,955.76 : 200,060.81 = 88,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,955.76/200,060.81 = 88,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,955.76x = 200,060.81 × 88,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,955.76x = 17,685,362,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,362,600.05/144,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,005.25

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