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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,429.91, 152,354.41 and 72,211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,429.91, 152,354.41 and 72,211.81 is: 99,626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,429.91 : 152,354.41 = 72,211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,429.91/152,354.41 = 72,211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,429.91x = 152,354.41 × 72,211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,429.91x = 11,001,787,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,001,787,707.58/110,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,626.88

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