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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,975.54, 204,159.72 and 90,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,975.54, 204,159.72 and 90,555 is: 124,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,975.54 : 204,159.72 = 90,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,975.54/204,159.72 = 90,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,975.54x = 204,159.72 × 90,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,975.54x = 18,487,683,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,487,683,444.60/147,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,937.43

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