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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,364.21, 165,546.72 and 27,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,364.21, 165,546.72 and 27,258.21 is: 40,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,364.21 : 165,546.72 = 27,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,364.21/165,546.72 = 27,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,364.21x = 165,546.72 × 27,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,364.21x = 4,512,507,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,507,258.57/110,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,887.42

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