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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,499.58, 152,449.43 and 72,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,499.58, 152,449.43 and 72,280.92 is: 99,721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,499.58 : 152,449.43 = 72,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,499.58/152,449.43 = 72,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,499.58x = 152,449.43 × 72,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,499.58x = 11,019,185,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,019,185,053.88/110,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,721.51

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