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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,432.71, 152,358.33 and 72,214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,432.71, 152,358.33 and 72,214.63 is: 99,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,432.71 : 152,358.33 = 72,214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,432.71/152,358.33 = 72,214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,432.71x = 152,358.33 × 72,214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,432.71x = 11,002,500,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,002,500,428.37/110,432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,630.81

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