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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,287.41, 121,855.98 and 58,075.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,287.41, 121,855.98 and 58,075.71 is: 80,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,287.41 : 121,855.98 = 58,075.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,287.41/121,855.98 = 58,075.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,287.41x = 121,855.98 × 58,075.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,287.41x = 7,076,872,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076,872,556.25/88,287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,157.22

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