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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.72, 209,822.02 and 88,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.72, 209,822.02 and 88,369.52 is: 121,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.72 : 209,822.02 = 88,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.72/209,822.02 = 88,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.72x = 209,822.02 × 88,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.72x = 18,541,871,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541,871,192.83/152,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,960.54

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