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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,164.61, 175,491.72 and 60,834.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,164.61, 175,491.72 and 60,834.78 is: 91,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,164.61 : 175,491.72 = 60,834.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,164.61/175,491.72 = 60,834.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,164.61x = 175,491.72 × 60,834.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,164.61x = 10,676,000,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,000,178.02/117,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,119.67

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