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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,974.44, 211,045.68 and 112,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,974.44, 211,045.68 and 112,783.68 is: 155,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,974.44 : 211,045.68 = 112,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,974.44/211,045.68 = 112,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,974.44x = 211,045.68 × 112,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,974.44x = 23,802,508,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,508,438.50/152,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,597.94

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