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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,254.72, 165,420.97 and 40,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,254.72, 165,420.97 and 40,141.12 is: 60,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,254.72 : 165,420.97 = 40,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,254.72/165,420.97 = 40,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,254.72x = 165,420.97 × 40,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,254.72x = 6,640,183,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,183,007.29/110,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,225.84

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