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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,484.28, 213,186.66 and 86,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,484.28, 213,186.66 and 86,501.88 is: 119,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,484.28 : 213,186.66 = 86,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,484.28/213,186.66 = 86,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,484.28x = 213,186.66 × 86,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,484.28x = 18,441,046,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441,046,880.92/154,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,371.67

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