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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,905.73, 213,752.55 and 86,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,905.73, 213,752.55 and 86,908.56 is: 119,924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,905.73 : 213,752.55 = 86,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,905.73/213,752.55 = 86,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,905.73x = 213,752.55 × 86,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,905.73x = 18,576,925,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576,925,841.16/154,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,924.07

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