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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.82, 236,134.75 and 110,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.82, 236,134.75 and 110,759.96 is: 152,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.82 : 236,134.75 = 110,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.82/236,134.75 = 110,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.82x = 236,134.75 × 110,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.82x = 26,154,275,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,275,464.61/171,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,797.24

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