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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.91, 152,020.82 and 62,416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.91, 152,020.82 and 62,416.49 is: 86,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.91 : 152,020.82 = 62,416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.91/152,020.82 = 62,416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.91x = 152,020.82 × 62,416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.91x = 9,488,605,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488,605,387.26/110,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,134.83

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