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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,350.08, 155,042.16 and 62,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,350.08, 155,042.16 and 62,048 is: 85,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,350.08 : 155,042.16 = 62,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,350.08/155,042.16 = 62,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,350.08x = 155,042.16 × 62,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,350.08x = 9,620,055,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620,055,943.68/112,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,625.72

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