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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,349.08, 236,433.52 and 107,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,349.08, 236,433.52 and 107,641.76 is: 148,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,349.08 : 236,433.52 = 107,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,349.08/236,433.52 = 107,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,349.08x = 236,433.52 × 107,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,349.08x = 25,450,120,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,120,215.80/171,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,527.91

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