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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.88, 152,021.03 and 59,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.88, 152,021.03 and 59,858.88 is: 82,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.88 : 152,021.03 = 59,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.88/152,021.03 = 59,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.88x = 152,021.03 × 59,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.88x = 9,099,808,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,808,592.25/110,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.47

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