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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,258.77, 152,156.73 and 59,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,258.77, 152,156.73 and 59,957.77 is: 82,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,258.77 : 152,156.73 = 59,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,258.77/152,156.73 = 59,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,258.77x = 152,156.73 × 59,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,258.77x = 9,122,978,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,978,221.29/110,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,741.52

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