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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,043, 151,859.52 and 59,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,043, 151,859.52 and 59,742 is: 82,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,043 : 151,859.52 = 59,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,043/151,859.52 = 59,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,043x = 151,859.52 × 59,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,043x = 9,072,391,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,391,443.84/110,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,444.06

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