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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,502.33, 165,471.86 and 72,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,502.33, 165,471.86 and 72,947.76 is: 109,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,502.33 : 165,471.86 = 72,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,502.33/165,471.86 = 72,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,502.33x = 165,471.86 × 72,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,502.33x = 12,070,801,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070,801,091.88/110,502.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,235.72

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