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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,674.96, 158,256.69 and 63,687.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,674.96, 158,256.69 and 63,687.89 is: 87,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,674.96 : 158,256.69 = 63,687.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,674.96/158,256.69 = 63,687.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,674.96x = 158,256.69 × 63,687.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,674.96x = 10,079,034,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,034,664.48/114,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,892.20

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