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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,472.12, 151,071.30 and 59,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,472.12, 151,071.30 and 59,171 is: 81,655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,472.12 : 151,071.30 = 59,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,472.12/151,071.30 = 59,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,472.12x = 151,071.30 × 59,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,472.12x = 8,939,039,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939,039,892.30/109,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,655.86

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