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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,615.10, 152,657.91 and 62,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,615.10, 152,657.91 and 62,883.42 is: 86,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,615.10 : 152,657.91 = 62,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,615.10/152,657.91 = 62,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,615.10x = 152,657.91 × 62,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,615.10x = 9,599,651,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,651,470.85/110,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,784.28

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