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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,996.62, 174,785.25 and 95,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,996.62, 174,785.25 and 95,398.20 is: 143,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,996.62 : 174,785.25 = 95,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,996.62/174,785.25 = 95,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,996.62x = 174,785.25 × 95,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,996.62x = 16,674,198,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674,198,236.55/115,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,747.28

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