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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,999.80, 162,049.80 and 115,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,999.80, 162,049.80 and 115,999.80 is: 162,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,999.80 : 162,049.80 = 115,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,999.80/162,049.80 = 115,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,999.80x = 162,049.80 × 115,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,999.80x = 18,797,744,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797,744,390.04/115,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,049.80

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