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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,111.31, 158,853.89 and 66,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,111.31, 158,853.89 and 66,722.59 is: 92,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,111.31 : 158,853.89 = 66,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,111.31/158,853.89 = 66,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,111.31x = 158,853.89 × 66,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,111.31x = 10,599,141,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599,141,844.49/115,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,077.33

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