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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,755, 155,601.90 and 68,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,755, 155,601.90 and 68,043 is: 93,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,755 : 155,601.90 = 68,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,755/155,601.90 = 68,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,755x = 155,601.90 × 68,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,755x = 10,587,620,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587,620,081.70/112,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,899.34

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