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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,779.59, 152,875.05 and 60,478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,779.59, 152,875.05 and 60,478.59 is: 83,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,779.59 : 152,875.05 = 60,478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,779.59/152,875.05 = 60,478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,779.59x = 152,875.05 × 60,478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,779.59x = 9,245,667,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,667,167.79/110,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,460.02

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