Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,740, 133,110 and 23,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,740, 133,110 and 23,076 is: 34,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,740 : 133,110 = 23,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,740/133,110 = 23,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,740x = 133,110 × 23,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,740x = 3,071,646,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,071,646,360/88,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,614
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