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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,511.84, 165,767.77 and 40,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,511.84, 165,767.77 and 40,391.16 is: 60,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,511.84 : 165,767.77 = 40,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,511.84/165,767.77 = 40,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,511.84x = 165,767.77 × 40,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,511.84x = 6,695,551,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,551,722.57/110,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,586.73

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