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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,147.54, 236,105.03 and 110,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,147.54, 236,105.03 and 110,737.88 is: 152,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,147.54 : 236,105.03 = 110,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,147.54/236,105.03 = 110,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,147.54x = 236,105.03 × 110,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,147.54x = 26,145,768,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,768,745.32/171,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,767.42

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