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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,272.76, 162,241.62 and 75,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,272.76, 162,241.62 and 75,057.72 is: 112,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,272.76 : 162,241.62 = 75,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,272.76/162,241.62 = 75,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,272.76x = 162,241.62 × 75,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,272.76x = 12,177,486,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177,486,086.31/108,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,470.45

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