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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,635.78, 165,954.27 and 27,529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,635.78, 165,954.27 and 27,529.78 is: 41,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,635.78 : 165,954.27 = 27,529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,635.78/165,954.27 = 27,529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,635.78x = 165,954.27 × 27,529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,635.78x = 4,568,684,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,684,543.16/110,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,294.82

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