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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,287.24, 206,002.84 and 88,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,287.24, 206,002.84 and 88,848.14 is: 122,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,287.24 : 206,002.84 = 88,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,287.24/206,002.84 = 88,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,287.24x = 206,002.84 × 88,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,287.24x = 18,302,969,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,969,168.72/149,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,602.37

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