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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,706.44, 152,679.96 and 72,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,706.44, 152,679.96 and 72,941 is: 100,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,706.44 : 152,679.96 = 72,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,706.44/152,679.96 = 72,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,706.44x = 152,679.96 × 72,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,706.44x = 11,136,628,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136,628,962.36/110,706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,596.04

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