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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,999.80, 173,999.70 and 110,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,999.80, 173,999.70 and 110,009.40 is: 165,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,999.80 : 173,999.70 = 110,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,999.80/173,999.70 = 110,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,999.80x = 173,999.70 × 110,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,999.80x = 19,141,602,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141,602,597.18/115,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,014.10

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