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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,272.50, 152,178.48 and 59,971.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,272.50, 152,178.48 and 59,971.50 is: 82,761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,272.50 : 152,178.48 = 59,971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,272.50/152,178.48 = 59,971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,272.50x = 152,178.48 × 59,971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,272.50x = 9,126,371,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,371,713.32/110,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,761.99

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