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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,698.48, 213,476.76 and 87,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,698.48, 213,476.76 and 87,630.96 is: 120,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,698.48 : 213,476.76 = 87,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,698.48/213,476.76 = 87,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,698.48x = 213,476.76 × 87,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,698.48x = 18,707,173,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,173,416.49/154,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,926.68

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