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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,278.40, 152,179.80 and 59,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,278.40, 152,179.80 and 59,977.44 is: 82,766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,278.40 : 152,179.80 = 59,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,278.40/152,179.80 = 59,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,278.40x = 152,179.80 × 59,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,278.40x = 9,127,354,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,354,823.71/110,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,766.48

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