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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,326.43, 236,396.97 and 107,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,326.43, 236,396.97 and 107,627.33 is: 148,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,326.43 : 236,396.97 = 107,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,326.43/236,396.97 = 107,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,326.43x = 236,396.97 × 107,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,326.43x = 25,442,773,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,773,519.21/171,326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,504.66

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