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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,498.33, 152,447.71 and 72,279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,498.33, 152,447.71 and 72,279.67 is: 99,719.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,498.33 : 152,447.71 = 72,279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,498.33/152,447.71 = 72,279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,498.33x = 152,447.71 × 72,279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,498.33x = 11,018,870,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,018,870,171.06/110,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,719.79

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