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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.74, 236,080.73 and 153,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.74, 236,080.73 and 153,088.73 is: 211,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.74 : 236,080.73 = 153,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.74/236,080.73 = 153,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.74x = 236,080.73 × 153,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.74x = 36,141,298,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,298,335.49/171,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,322.05

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