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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,672.97, 212,063.14 and 89,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,672.97, 212,063.14 and 89,143.49 is: 123,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,672.97 : 212,063.14 = 89,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,672.97/212,063.14 = 89,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,672.97x = 212,063.14 × 89,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,672.97x = 18,904,047,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904,047,597.97/153,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,014.78

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