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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,255.59, 152,238.42 and 84,721.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,255.59, 152,238.42 and 84,721.71 is: 116,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,255.59 : 152,238.42 = 84,721.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,255.59/152,238.42 = 84,721.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,255.59x = 152,238.42 × 84,721.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,255.59x = 12,897,899,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,899,840.99/110,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,981.82

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