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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,847.77, 152,994.83 and 72,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,847.77, 152,994.83 and 72,585.09 is: 100,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,847.77 : 152,994.83 = 72,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,847.77/152,994.83 = 72,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,847.77x = 152,994.83 × 72,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,847.77x = 11,105,143,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105,143,969.74/110,847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,183.74

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