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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,246.70, 172,870.05 and 91,918.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,246.70, 172,870.05 and 91,918.70 is: 137,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,246.70 : 172,870.05 = 91,918.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,246.70/172,870.05 = 91,918.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,246.70x = 172,870.05 × 91,918.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,246.70x = 15,889,990,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889,990,264.94/115,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,878.05

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