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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,985.60, 115,478.40 and 76,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,985.60, 115,478.40 and 76,985.60 is: 115,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,985.60 : 115,478.40 = 76,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,985.60/115,478.40 = 76,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,985.60x = 115,478.40 × 76,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,985.60x = 8,890,173,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,173,911.04/76,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,478.40

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