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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,335.25, 236,409.84 and 110,897.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,335.25, 236,409.84 and 110,897.51 is: 153,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,335.25 : 236,409.84 = 110,897.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,335.25/236,409.84 = 110,897.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,335.25x = 236,409.84 × 110,897.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,335.25x = 26,217,261,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,261,413.45/171,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,017.32

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