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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,176.98, 165,265.52 and 72,728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,176.98, 165,265.52 and 72,728.30 is: 109,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,176.98 : 165,265.52 = 72,728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,176.98/165,265.52 = 72,728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,176.98x = 165,265.52 × 72,728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,176.98x = 12,019,479,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019,479,491.89/110,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,092.48

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