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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,179.54, 152,047.83 and 59,878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,179.54, 152,047.83 and 59,878.54 is: 82,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,179.54 : 152,047.83 = 59,878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,179.54/152,047.83 = 59,878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,179.54x = 152,047.83 × 59,878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,179.54x = 9,104,402,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,402,070.57/110,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,632.42

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