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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,443.56, 165,666.96 and 40,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,443.56, 165,666.96 and 40,329.96 is: 60,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,443.56 : 165,666.96 = 40,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,443.56/165,666.96 = 40,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,443.56x = 165,666.96 × 40,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,443.56x = 6,681,341,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,341,870.12/110,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,495.53

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