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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,360.08, 155,055.96 and 62,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,360.08, 155,055.96 and 62,058 is: 85,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,360.08 : 155,055.96 = 62,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,360.08/155,055.96 = 62,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,360.08x = 155,055.96 × 62,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,360.08x = 9,622,462,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,462,765.68/112,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,639.52

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