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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,892.52, 155,807.82 and 65,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,892.52, 155,807.82 and 65,162.28 is: 89,933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,892.52 : 155,807.82 = 65,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,892.52/155,807.82 = 65,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,892.52x = 155,807.82 × 65,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,892.52x = 10,152,792,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,792,793.03/112,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,933.26

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