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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,289.92, 171,698.40 and 109,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,289.92, 171,698.40 and 109,566 is: 164,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,289.92 : 171,698.40 = 109,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,289.92/171,698.40 = 109,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,289.92x = 171,698.40 × 109,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,289.92x = 18,812,306,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,306,894.40/114,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,601.63

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