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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,862.86, 152,990.72 and 59,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,862.86, 152,990.72 and 59,875.62 is: 82,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,862.86 : 152,990.72 = 59,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,862.86/152,990.72 = 59,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,862.86x = 152,990.72 × 59,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,862.86x = 9,160,414,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,414,214.25/110,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,628.34

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