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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,828.10, 131,450.55 and 87,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,828.10, 131,450.55 and 87,828.10 is: 131,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,828.10 : 131,450.55 = 87,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,828.10/131,450.55 = 87,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,828.10x = 131,450.55 × 87,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,828.10x = 11,545,052,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,545,052,050.46/87,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,450.55

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