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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,052.08, 235,898.01 and 110,559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,052.08, 235,898.01 and 110,559.12 is: 152,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,052.08 : 235,898.01 = 110,559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,052.08/235,898.01 = 110,559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,052.08x = 235,898.01 × 110,559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,052.08x = 26,080,676,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080,676,395.35/171,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,472.14

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