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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,938.86, 166,265.33 and 96,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,938.86, 166,265.33 and 96,649.56 is: 144,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,938.86 : 166,265.33 = 96,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,938.86/166,265.33 = 96,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,938.86x = 166,265.33 × 96,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,938.86x = 16,069,470,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,470,504.51/110,938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,849.79

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