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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,700.55, 171,722.78 and 114,700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,700.55, 171,722.78 and 114,700.55 is: 171,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,700.55 : 171,722.78 = 114,700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,700.55/171,722.78 = 114,700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,700.55x = 171,722.78 × 114,700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,700.55x = 19,696,696,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696,696,740.03/114,700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,722.78

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