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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,038.72, 165,069.96 and 35,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,038.72, 165,069.96 and 35,132.62 is: 52,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,038.72 : 165,069.96 = 35,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,038.72/165,069.96 = 35,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,038.72x = 165,069.96 × 35,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,038.72x = 5,799,340,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,340,178.10/110,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,702.72

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