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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,594.91, 238,298.01 and 108,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,594.91, 238,298.01 and 108,090.02 is: 149,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,594.91 : 238,298.01 = 108,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,594.91/238,298.01 = 108,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,594.91x = 238,298.01 × 108,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,594.91x = 25,757,636,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,636,666.86/172,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,237.52

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