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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,157.72, 222,403.98 and 110,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,157.72, 222,403.98 and 110,277.18 is: 152,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,157.72 : 222,403.98 = 110,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,157.72/222,403.98 = 110,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,157.72x = 222,403.98 × 110,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,157.72x = 24,526,083,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,083,735.18/161,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,186.84

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