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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,179.84, 152,049.36 and 59,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,179.84, 152,049.36 and 59,878.84 is: 82,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,179.84 : 152,049.36 = 59,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,179.84/152,049.36 = 59,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,179.84x = 152,049.36 × 59,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,179.84x = 9,104,539,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,539,299.54/110,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,633.44

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