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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,863.76, 166,295.76 and 27,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,863.76, 166,295.76 and 27,757.76 is: 41,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,863.76 : 166,295.76 = 27,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,863.76/166,295.76 = 27,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,863.76x = 166,295.76 × 27,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,863.76x = 4,615,997,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,997,795.10/110,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,636.67

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