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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,982.30, 166,473.45 and 48,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,982.30, 166,473.45 and 48,652.80 is: 72,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,982.30 : 166,473.45 = 48,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,982.30/166,473.45 = 48,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,982.30x = 166,473.45 × 48,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,982.30x = 8,099,399,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,399,468.16/110,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,979.20

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