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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,170.06, 151,978.72 and 71,951.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,170.06, 151,978.72 and 71,951.98 is: 99,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,170.06 : 151,978.72 = 71,951.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,170.06/151,978.72 = 71,951.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,170.06x = 151,978.72 × 71,951.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,170.06x = 10,935,169,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935,169,821.87/110,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,257.18

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