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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,889.52, 155,803.68 and 65,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,889.52, 155,803.68 and 65,159.28 is: 89,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,889.52 : 155,803.68 = 65,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,889.52/155,803.68 = 65,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,889.52x = 155,803.68 × 65,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,889.52x = 10,152,055,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,055,610.15/112,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,929.12

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