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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,871.12, 210,983.76 and 89,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,871.12, 210,983.76 and 89,211.60 is: 123,124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,871.12 : 210,983.76 = 89,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,871.12/210,983.76 = 89,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,871.12x = 210,983.76 × 89,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,871.12x = 18,822,198,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,198,803.62/152,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,124.62

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