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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,666.30, 165,977.85 and 36,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,666.30, 165,977.85 and 36,794.30 is: 55,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,666.30 : 165,977.85 = 36,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,666.30/165,977.85 = 36,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,666.30x = 165,977.85 × 36,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,666.30x = 6,107,038,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,107,038,806.26/110,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,184.27

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