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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,569.89, 132,805.86 and 35,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,569.89, 132,805.86 and 35,207.81 is: 52,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,569.89 : 132,805.86 = 35,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,569.89/132,805.86 = 35,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,569.89x = 132,805.86 × 35,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,569.89x = 4,675,802,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,802,821.74/88,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,792.24

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