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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,252.76, 166,879.13 and 73,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,252.76, 166,879.13 and 73,885.82 is: 110,828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,252.76 : 166,879.13 = 73,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,252.76/166,879.13 = 73,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,252.76x = 166,879.13 × 73,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,252.76x = 12,330,000,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330,000,711.26/111,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,828.72

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