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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,666.28, 229,140.36 and 110,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,666.28, 229,140.36 and 110,016 is: 165,125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,666.28 : 229,140.36 = 110,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,666.28/229,140.36 = 110,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,666.28x = 229,140.36 × 110,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,666.28x = 25,209,105,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209,105,845.76/152,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,125.57

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