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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,259.72, 152,173.86 and 79,731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,259.72, 152,173.86 and 79,731.96 is: 110,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,259.72 : 152,173.86 = 79,731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,259.72/152,173.86 = 79,731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,259.72x = 152,173.86 × 79,731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,259.72x = 12,133,120,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133,120,118.57/110,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,041.27

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