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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,455.71, 159,438.92 and 109,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,455.71, 159,438.92 and 109,165.70 is: 150,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,455.71 : 159,438.92 = 109,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,455.71/159,438.92 = 109,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,455.71x = 159,438.92 × 109,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,455.71x = 17,405,260,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,260,375.39/115,455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,752.70

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