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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,801.16, 166,197.38 and 36,929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,801.16, 166,197.38 and 36,929.16 is: 55,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,801.16 : 166,197.38 = 36,929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,801.16/166,197.38 = 36,929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,801.16x = 166,197.38 × 36,929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,801.16x = 6,137,529,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,529,637.60/110,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,392.29

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