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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,129.51, 156,171.78 and 65,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,129.51, 156,171.78 and 65,373.53 is: 90,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,129.51 : 156,171.78 = 65,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,129.51/156,171.78 = 65,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,129.51x = 156,171.78 × 65,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,129.51x = 10,209,499,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,499,764.12/113,129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,246.13

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