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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,783.16, 152,860.50 and 73,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,783.16, 152,860.50 and 73,035 is: 100,774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,783.16 : 152,860.50 = 73,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,783.16/152,860.50 = 73,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,783.16x = 152,860.50 × 73,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,783.16x = 11,164,166,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164,166,617.50/110,783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,774.94

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