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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,607.08, 217,503.88 and 89,630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,607.08, 217,503.88 and 89,630.26 is: 123,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,607.08 : 217,503.88 = 89,630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,607.08/217,503.88 = 89,630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,607.08x = 217,503.88 × 89,630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,607.08x = 19,494,928,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,928,547.57/157,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,693.23

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