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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,912.06, 155,807.41 and 65,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,912.06, 155,807.41 and 65,180.78 is: 89,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,912.06 : 155,807.41 = 65,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,912.06/155,807.41 = 65,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,912.06x = 155,807.41 × 65,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,912.06x = 10,155,648,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,648,513.58/112,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,942.99

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