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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,339.11, 152,228.81 and 72,120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,339.11, 152,228.81 and 72,120.73 is: 99,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,339.11 : 152,228.81 = 72,120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,339.11/152,228.81 = 72,120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,339.11x = 152,228.81 × 72,120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,339.11x = 10,978,852,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978,852,904.23/110,339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,501.01

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