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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,169.92, 166,779.84 and 37,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,169.92, 166,779.84 and 37,296 is: 55,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,169.92 : 166,779.84 = 37,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,169.92/166,779.84 = 37,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,169.92x = 166,779.84 × 37,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,169.92x = 6,220,220,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,220,912.64/111,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,952.37

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