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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,688.59, 166,016.33 and 30,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,688.59, 166,016.33 and 30,718.12 is: 46,072.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,688.59 : 166,016.33 = 30,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,688.59/166,016.33 = 30,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,688.59x = 166,016.33 × 30,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,688.59x = 5,099,710,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,710,083.52/110,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,072.59

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