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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,029.28, 165,052.72 and 35,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,029.28, 165,052.72 and 35,159.96 is: 52,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,029.28 : 165,052.72 = 35,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,029.28/165,052.72 = 35,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,029.28x = 165,052.72 × 35,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,029.28x = 5,803,247,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,247,033.09/110,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,742.75

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