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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,713.89, 169,007.51 and 77,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,713.89, 169,007.51 and 77,215.24 is: 115,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,713.89 : 169,007.51 = 77,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,713.89/169,007.51 = 77,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,713.89x = 169,007.51 × 77,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,713.89x = 13,049,954,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,954,637.86/112,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,779.47

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