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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,287.55, 206,003.19 and 88,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,287.55, 206,003.19 and 88,848.48 is: 122,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,287.55 : 206,003.19 = 88,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,287.55/206,003.19 = 88,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,287.55x = 206,003.19 × 88,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,287.55x = 18,303,070,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,070,306.65/149,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,602.80

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