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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.47, 152,021.03 and 59,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.47, 152,021.03 and 59,858.47 is: 82,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.47 : 152,021.03 = 59,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.47/152,021.03 = 59,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.47x = 152,021.03 × 59,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.47x = 9,099,745,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,745,204.23/110,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.21

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