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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,184.31, 232,091.37 and 91,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,184.31, 232,091.37 and 91,704 is: 126,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,184.31 : 232,091.37 = 91,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,184.31/232,091.37 = 91,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,184.31x = 232,091.37 × 91,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,184.31x = 21,283,706,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,706,994.48/168,184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,549.90

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