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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,969.84, 155,898.12 and 65,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,969.84, 155,898.12 and 65,221.96 is: 90,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,969.84 : 155,898.12 = 65,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,969.84/155,898.12 = 65,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,969.84x = 155,898.12 × 65,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,969.84x = 10,167,980,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,167,980,946.72/112,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,006.16

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