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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,241, 152,132.58 and 59,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,241, 152,132.58 and 59,940 is: 82,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,241 : 152,132.58 = 59,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,241/152,132.58 = 59,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,241x = 152,132.58 × 59,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,241x = 9,118,826,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,118,826,845.20/110,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,717.20

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