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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,651.87, 152,866.14 and 72,502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,651.87, 152,866.14 and 72,502.09 is: 100,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,651.87 : 152,866.14 = 72,502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,651.87/152,866.14 = 72,502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,651.87x = 152,866.14 × 72,502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,651.87x = 11,083,113,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,113,986.18/110,651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,162.01

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