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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,507.96, 157,995.90 and 110,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,507.96, 157,995.90 and 110,732.28 is: 152,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,507.96 : 157,995.90 = 110,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,507.96/157,995.90 = 110,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,507.96x = 157,995.90 × 110,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,507.96x = 17,495,246,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,246,237.65/114,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,786.29

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