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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,056.52, 157,403.98 and 68,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,056.52, 157,403.98 and 68,748.90 is: 94,877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,056.52 : 157,403.98 = 68,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,056.52/157,403.98 = 68,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,056.52x = 157,403.98 × 68,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,056.52x = 10,821,350,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821,350,480.62/114,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,877.09

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