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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,273.92, 152,178.48 and 59,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,273.92, 152,178.48 and 59,972.80 is: 82,762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,273.92 : 152,178.48 = 59,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,273.92/152,178.48 = 59,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,273.92x = 152,178.48 × 59,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,273.92x = 9,126,569,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,569,545.34/110,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,762.72

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