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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,266.63, 214,253.81 and 89,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,266.63, 214,253.81 and 89,844.15 is: 123,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,266.63 : 214,253.81 = 89,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,266.63/214,253.81 = 89,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,266.63x = 214,253.81 × 89,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,266.63x = 19,249,451,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,451,443.71/155,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,976.75

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