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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,717.97, 165,974.76 and 44,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,717.97, 165,974.76 and 44,142 is: 66,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,717.97 : 165,974.76 = 44,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,717.97/165,974.76 = 44,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,717.97x = 165,974.76 × 44,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,717.97x = 7,326,457,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,457,855.92/110,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,172.26

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