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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,011.88, 158,692.49 and 67,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,011.88, 158,692.49 and 67,255.99 is: 92,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,011.88 : 158,692.49 = 67,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,011.88/158,692.49 = 67,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,011.88x = 158,692.49 × 67,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,011.88x = 10,673,020,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,020,520.52/115,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,799.29

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