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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,309.78, 236,408.04 and 92,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,309.78, 236,408.04 and 92,727.72 is: 127,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,309.78 : 236,408.04 = 92,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,309.78/236,408.04 = 92,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,309.78x = 236,408.04 × 92,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,309.78x = 21,921,578,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,578,538.87/171,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,964.55

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