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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,665.80, 177,998.70 and 110,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,665.80, 177,998.70 and 110,832.20 is: 166,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,665.80 : 177,998.70 = 110,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,665.80/177,998.70 = 110,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,665.80x = 177,998.70 × 110,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,665.80x = 19,727,987,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727,987,518.14/118,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,248.30

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