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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,719.80, 166,079.70 and 36,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,719.80, 166,079.70 and 36,847.80 is: 55,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,719.80 : 166,079.70 = 36,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,719.80/166,079.70 = 36,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,719.80x = 166,079.70 × 36,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,719.80x = 6,119,671,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,671,569.66/110,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,271.70

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