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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,111.76, 162,953.34 and 75,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,111.76, 162,953.34 and 75,693.68 is: 104,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,111.76 : 162,953.34 = 75,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,111.76/162,953.34 = 75,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,111.76x = 162,953.34 × 75,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,111.76x = 12,334,537,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,537,972.89/118,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,431.07

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