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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,690, 152,752.20 and 65,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,690, 152,752.20 and 65,978 is: 91,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,690 : 152,752.20 = 65,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,690/152,752.20 = 65,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,690x = 152,752.20 × 65,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,690x = 10,078,284,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,284,651.60/110,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,049.64

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