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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,462.51, 152,432.83 and 62,709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,462.51, 152,432.83 and 62,709.59 is: 86,536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,462.51 : 152,432.83 = 62,709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,462.51/152,432.83 = 62,709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,462.51x = 152,432.83 × 62,709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,462.51x = 9,559,000,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559,000,271.84/110,462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,536.15

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