Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,448, 165,672 and 27,342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,448, 165,672 and 27,342 is: 41,013
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,448 : 165,672 = 27,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,448/165,672 = 27,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,448x = 165,672 × 27,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,448x = 4,529,803,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,803,824/110,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,013
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