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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,158.23, 152,019.27 and 59,857.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,158.23, 152,019.27 and 59,857.23 is: 82,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,158.23 : 152,019.27 = 59,857.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,158.23/152,019.27 = 59,857.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,158.23x = 152,019.27 × 59,857.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,158.23x = 9,099,452,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,452,408.82/110,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,603.47

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