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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,152.82, 158,910.51 and 64,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,152.82, 158,910.51 and 64,167.73 is: 88,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,152.82 : 158,910.51 = 64,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,152.82/158,910.51 = 64,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,152.82x = 158,910.51 × 64,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,152.82x = 10,196,926,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,926,699.84/115,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,551.25

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