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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,703, 152,754.72 and 62,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,703, 152,754.72 and 62,951.06 is: 86,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,703 : 152,754.72 = 62,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,703/152,754.72 = 62,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,703x = 152,754.72 × 62,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,703x = 9,616,071,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616,071,544.00/110,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,863.69

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