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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.82, 237,052.04 and 150,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.82, 237,052.04 and 150,167.88 is: 207,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.82 : 237,052.04 = 150,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.82/237,052.04 = 150,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.82x = 237,052.04 × 150,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.82x = 35,597,602,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,602,138.27/171,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,626.94

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