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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.97, 152,021.72 and 59,858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.97, 152,021.72 and 59,858.97 is: 82,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.97 : 152,021.72 = 59,858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.97/152,021.72 = 59,858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.97x = 152,021.72 × 59,858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.97x = 9,099,863,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,863,576.83/110,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.90

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