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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,171.97, 152,083.83 and 74,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,171.97, 152,083.83 and 74,410.41 is: 102,717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,171.97 : 152,083.83 = 74,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,171.97/152,083.83 = 74,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,171.97x = 152,083.83 × 74,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,171.97x = 11,316,620,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316,620,144.67/110,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,717.78

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