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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,844.73, 230,320.18 and 89,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,844.73, 230,320.18 and 89,607 is: 134,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,844.73 : 230,320.18 = 89,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,844.73/230,320.18 = 89,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,844.73x = 230,320.18 × 89,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,844.73x = 20,638,300,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,300,369.26/153,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,150.19

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