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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.53, 237,112.02 and 107,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.53, 237,112.02 and 107,321.94 is: 148,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.53 : 237,112.02 = 107,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.53/237,112.02 = 107,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.53x = 237,112.02 × 107,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.53x = 25,447,321,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447,321,983.72/171,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,109.25

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