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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,030.72, 152,995.68 and 79,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,030.72, 152,995.68 and 79,131.84 is: 109,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,030.72 : 152,995.68 = 79,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,030.72/152,995.68 = 79,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,030.72x = 152,995.68 × 79,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,030.72x = 12,106,829,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106,829,670.45/111,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,040.36

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