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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,871.98, 152,823.59 and 86,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,871.98, 152,823.59 and 86,630.56 is: 119,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,871.98 : 152,823.59 = 86,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,871.98/152,823.59 = 86,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,871.98x = 152,823.59 × 86,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,871.98x = 13,239,193,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,193,182.91/110,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,409.73

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