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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,911.56, 155,806.72 and 65,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,911.56, 155,806.72 and 65,180.28 is: 89,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,911.56 : 155,806.72 = 65,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,911.56/155,806.72 = 65,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,911.56x = 155,806.72 × 65,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,911.56x = 10,155,525,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,525,309.58/112,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,942.30

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