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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,426.71, 242,093.27 and 107,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,426.71, 242,093.27 and 107,481.15 is: 148,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,426.71 : 242,093.27 = 107,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,426.71/242,093.27 = 107,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,426.71x = 242,093.27 × 107,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,426.71x = 26,020,463,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020,463,335.56/175,426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,326.69

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