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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,545.28, 173,610.24 and 110,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,545.28, 173,610.24 and 110,879.68 is: 166,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,545.28 : 173,610.24 = 110,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,545.28/173,610.24 = 110,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,545.28x = 173,610.24 × 110,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,545.28x = 19,249,847,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,847,855.92/115,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,600.04

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