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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,232.20, 172,848.30 and 91,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,232.20, 172,848.30 and 91,904.20 is: 137,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,232.20 : 172,848.30 = 91,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,232.20/172,848.30 = 91,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,232.20x = 172,848.30 × 91,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,232.20x = 15,885,484,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,484,732.86/115,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,856.30

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