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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,423.20, 171,634.80 and 102,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,423.20, 171,634.80 and 102,759.20 is: 154,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,423.20 : 171,634.80 = 102,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,423.20/171,634.80 = 102,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,423.20x = 171,634.80 × 102,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,423.20x = 17,637,054,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637,054,740.16/114,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,138.80

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