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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,227.26, 175,338.51 and 108,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,227.26, 175,338.51 and 108,718.48 is: 162,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,227.26 : 175,338.51 = 108,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,227.26/175,338.51 = 108,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,227.26x = 175,338.51 × 108,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,227.26x = 19,062,536,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,536,292.66/117,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,611.80

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