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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,158.97, 152,020.34 and 59,857.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,158.97, 152,020.34 and 59,857.97 is: 82,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,158.97 : 152,020.34 = 59,857.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,158.97/152,020.34 = 59,857.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,158.97x = 152,020.34 × 59,857.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,158.97x = 9,099,627,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,627,891.72/110,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,604.52

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