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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,142, 152,008.92 and 65,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,142, 152,008.92 and 65,430 is: 90,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,142 : 152,008.92 = 65,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,142/152,008.92 = 65,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,142x = 152,008.92 × 65,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,142x = 9,945,943,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945,943,635.60/110,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,301.10

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