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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,178.57, 152,042.15 and 59,876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,178.57, 152,042.15 and 59,876.49 is: 82,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,178.57 : 152,042.15 = 59,876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,178.57/152,042.15 = 59,876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,178.57x = 152,042.15 × 59,876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,178.57x = 9,103,749,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103,749,974.67/110,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,627.23

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