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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,782.78, 212,241.43 and 90,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,782.78, 212,241.43 and 90,145.98 is: 124,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,782.78 : 212,241.43 = 90,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,782.78/212,241.43 = 90,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,782.78x = 212,241.43 × 90,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,782.78x = 19,132,711,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132,711,703.95/153,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,413.88

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