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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,328.74, 212,979.72 and 90,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,328.74, 212,979.72 and 90,665.98 is: 125,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,328.74 : 212,979.72 = 90,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,328.74/212,979.72 = 90,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,328.74x = 212,979.72 × 90,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,328.74x = 19,310,015,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,015,033.93/154,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,122.61

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