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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,105.10, 151,969.23 and 72,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,105.10, 151,969.23 and 72,382.86 is: 99,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,105.10 : 151,969.23 = 72,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,105.10/151,969.23 = 72,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,105.10x = 151,969.23 × 72,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,105.10x = 10,999,967,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,999,967,499.40/110,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,904.25

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