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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,523.73, 213,269.45 and 87,455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,523.73, 213,269.45 and 87,455.73 is: 120,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,523.73 : 213,269.45 = 87,455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,523.73/213,269.45 = 87,455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,523.73x = 213,269.45 × 87,455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,523.73x = 18,651,635,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,635,436.45/154,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,704.02

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