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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,482.76, 236,124.72 and 152,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,482.76, 236,124.72 and 152,083.80 is: 209,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,482.76 : 236,124.72 = 152,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,482.76/236,124.72 = 152,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,482.76x = 236,124.72 × 152,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,482.76x = 35,910,744,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,744,691.54/171,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,413.15

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