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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,825.92, 237,252.48 and 111,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,825.92, 237,252.48 and 111,438.80 is: 153,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,825.92 : 237,252.48 = 111,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,825.92/237,252.48 = 111,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,825.92x = 237,252.48 × 111,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,825.92x = 26,439,131,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,131,668.22/171,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,871.61

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