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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,252.70, 165,379.05 and 106,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,252.70, 165,379.05 and 106,972.20 is: 160,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,252.70 : 165,379.05 = 106,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,252.70/165,379.05 = 106,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,252.70x = 165,379.05 × 106,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,252.70x = 17,690,960,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,960,812.41/110,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,458.30

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