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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,264.91, 171,442.46 and 82,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,264.91, 171,442.46 and 82,714.67 is: 124,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,264.91 : 171,442.46 = 82,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,264.91/171,442.46 = 82,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,264.91x = 171,442.46 × 82,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,264.91x = 14,180,806,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,806,502.89/114,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,104.65

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