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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,609.20, 165,913.80 and 36,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,609.20, 165,913.80 and 36,737.20 is: 55,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,609.20 : 165,913.80 = 36,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,609.20/165,913.80 = 36,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,609.20x = 165,913.80 × 36,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,609.20x = 6,095,208,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,208,453.36/110,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,105.80

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