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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,766.13, 237,037.34 and 104,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,766.13, 237,037.34 and 104,698.13 is: 144,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,766.13 : 237,037.34 = 104,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,766.13/237,037.34 = 104,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,766.13x = 237,037.34 × 104,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,766.13x = 24,817,365,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,365,714.68/171,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,483.47

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