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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.88, 236,134.83 and 110,760.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.88, 236,134.83 and 110,760.03 is: 152,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.88 : 236,134.83 = 110,760.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.88/236,134.83 = 110,760.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.88x = 236,134.83 × 110,760.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.88x = 26,154,300,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,300,854.84/171,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,797.33

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