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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,751.80, 257,627.70 and 108,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,751.80, 257,627.70 and 108,766.20 is: 163,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,751.80 : 257,627.70 = 108,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,751.80/257,627.70 = 108,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,751.80x = 257,627.70 × 108,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,751.80x = 28,021,185,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,185,943.74/171,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,149.30

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