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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,214.34, 165,297.21 and 53,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,214.34, 165,297.21 and 53,998.72 is: 80,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,214.34 : 165,297.21 = 53,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,214.34/165,297.21 = 53,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,214.34x = 165,297.21 × 53,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,214.34x = 8,925,837,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,837,759.57/110,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,986.17

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