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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,333.94, 152,237.61 and 72,149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,333.94, 152,237.61 and 72,149.46 is: 99,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,333.94 : 152,237.61 = 72,149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,333.94/152,237.61 = 72,149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,333.94x = 152,237.61 × 72,149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,333.94x = 10,983,861,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983,861,353.19/110,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,551.07

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