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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,855.68, 166,278.48 and 40,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,855.68, 166,278.48 and 40,729.84 is: 61,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,855.68 : 166,278.48 = 40,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,855.68/166,278.48 = 40,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,855.68x = 166,278.48 × 40,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,855.68x = 6,772,495,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,495,885.84/110,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,092.91

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