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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,663.80, 177,995.70 and 110,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,663.80, 177,995.70 and 110,830.20 is: 166,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,663.80 : 177,995.70 = 110,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,663.80/177,995.70 = 110,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,663.80x = 177,995.70 × 110,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,663.80x = 19,727,299,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727,299,030.14/118,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,245.30

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