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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.10, 236,117.25 and 110,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.10, 236,117.25 and 110,747.23 is: 152,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.10 : 236,117.25 = 110,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.10/236,117.25 = 110,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.10x = 236,117.25 × 110,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.10x = 26,149,330,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,330,802.42/171,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,779.71

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