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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,855.72, 156,453.88 and 106,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,855.72, 156,453.88 and 106,863.52 is: 148,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,855.72 : 156,453.88 = 106,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,855.72/156,453.88 = 106,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,855.72x = 156,453.88 × 106,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,855.72x = 16,719,212,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719,212,334.46/112,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,146.79

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