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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.08, 152,021.86 and 59,857.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.08, 152,021.86 and 59,857.64 is: 82,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.08 : 152,021.86 = 59,857.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.08/152,021.86 = 59,857.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.08x = 152,021.86 × 59,857.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.08x = 9,099,669,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,669,768.01/110,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,604.81

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