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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,821.99, 155,709.89 and 65,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,821.99, 155,709.89 and 65,074.29 is: 89,811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,821.99 : 155,709.89 = 65,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,821.99/155,709.89 = 65,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,821.99x = 155,709.89 × 65,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,821.99x = 10,132,710,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,710,537.73/112,821.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,811.49

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