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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,047.72, 209,819.73 and 88,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,047.72, 209,819.73 and 88,380.51 is: 121,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,047.72 : 209,819.73 = 88,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,047.72/209,819.73 = 88,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,047.72x = 209,819.73 × 88,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,047.72x = 18,543,974,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543,974,745.46/152,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,961.54

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