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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,778.91, 166,190.24 and 40,658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,778.91, 166,190.24 and 40,658.83 is: 60,996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,778.91 : 166,190.24 = 40,658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,778.91/166,190.24 = 40,658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,778.91x = 166,190.24 × 40,658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,778.91x = 6,757,100,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757,100,715.82/110,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,996.27

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