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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,384.97, 241,973.89 and 107,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,384.97, 241,973.89 and 107,331 is: 148,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,384.97 : 241,973.89 = 107,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,384.97/241,973.89 = 107,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,384.97x = 241,973.89 × 107,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,384.97x = 25,971,299,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,299,587.59/175,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,081.67

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