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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,265.63, 214,252.43 and 89,843.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,265.63, 214,252.43 and 89,843.15 is: 123,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,265.63 : 214,252.43 = 89,843.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,265.63/214,252.43 = 89,843.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,265.63x = 214,252.43 × 89,843.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,265.63x = 19,249,112,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,112,391.30/155,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,975.36

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