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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,963.92, 298,549.56 and 88,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,963.92, 298,549.56 and 88,130 is: 132,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,963.92 : 298,549.56 = 88,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,963.92/298,549.56 = 88,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,963.92x = 298,549.56 × 88,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,963.92x = 26,311,172,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311,172,722.80/198,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,240.92

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