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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,008, 165,015.24 and 26,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,008, 165,015.24 and 26,902 is: 40,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,008 : 165,015.24 = 26,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,008/165,015.24 = 26,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,008x = 165,015.24 × 26,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,008x = 4,439,239,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,239,986.48/110,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,353.79

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