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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,713.57, 213,504.72 and 87,645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,713.57, 213,504.72 and 87,645.57 is: 120,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,713.57 : 213,504.72 = 87,645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,713.57/213,504.72 = 87,645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,713.57x = 213,504.72 × 87,645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,713.57x = 18,712,742,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,742,882.09/154,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,950.88

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