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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,047.56, 209,858.96 and 88,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,047.56, 209,858.96 and 88,422.06 is: 122,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,047.56 : 209,858.96 = 88,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,047.56/209,858.96 = 88,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,047.56x = 209,858.96 × 88,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,047.56x = 18,556,161,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556,161,110.55/152,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,041.82

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