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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,350.08, 236,434.90 and 107,642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,350.08, 236,434.90 and 107,642.76 is: 148,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,350.08 : 236,434.90 = 107,642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,350.08/236,434.90 = 107,642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,350.08x = 236,434.90 × 107,642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,350.08x = 25,450,505,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,505,196.32/171,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,529.29

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