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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,606.58, 152,578.89 and 74,808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,606.58, 152,578.89 and 74,808.63 is: 103,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,606.58 : 152,578.89 = 74,808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,606.58/152,578.89 = 74,808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,606.58x = 152,578.89 × 74,808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,606.58x = 11,414,217,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,217,727.82/110,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,196.55

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