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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,811.95, 166,217.91 and 27,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,811.95, 166,217.91 and 27,705.95 is: 41,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,811.95 : 166,217.91 = 27,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,811.95/166,217.91 = 27,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,811.95x = 166,217.91 × 27,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,811.95x = 4,605,224,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,224,272.47/110,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,558.92

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