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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,232.93, 241,835.67 and 98,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,232.93, 241,835.67 and 98,757.20 is: 136,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,232.93 : 241,835.67 = 98,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,232.93/241,835.67 = 98,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,232.93x = 241,835.67 × 98,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,232.93x = 23,883,013,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,013,754.95/175,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,292.96

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