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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,605.31, 174,907.97 and 110,939.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,605.31, 174,907.97 and 110,939.63 is: 166,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,605.31 : 174,907.97 = 110,939.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,605.31/174,907.97 = 110,939.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,605.31x = 174,907.97 × 110,939.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,605.31x = 19,404,224,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,224,921.15/116,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,409.45

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