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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,239.52, 165,359.26 and 27,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,239.52, 165,359.26 and 27,133.52 is: 40,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,239.52 : 165,359.26 = 27,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,239.52/165,359.26 = 27,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,239.52x = 165,359.26 × 27,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,239.52x = 4,486,778,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,778,788.40/110,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,700.28

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