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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,759.16, 166,134.42 and 36,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,759.16, 166,134.42 and 36,887.16 is: 55,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,759.16 : 166,134.42 = 36,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,759.16/166,134.42 = 36,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,759.16x = 166,134.42 × 36,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,759.16x = 6,128,226,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128,226,932.05/110,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,329.30

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