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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,136.96, 152,051.94 and 72,520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,136.96, 152,051.94 and 72,520.56 is: 100,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,136.96 : 152,051.94 = 72,520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,136.96/152,051.94 = 72,520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,136.96x = 152,051.94 × 72,520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,136.96x = 11,026,891,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026,891,837.89/110,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,119.81

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