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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,755.55, 152,789.43 and 72,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,755.55, 152,789.43 and 72,498.25 is: 100,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,755.55 : 152,789.43 = 72,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,755.55/152,789.43 = 72,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,755.55x = 152,789.43 × 72,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,755.55x = 11,076,965,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,076,965,529.55/110,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,012.74

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