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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,425.55, 232,419.09 and 95,821.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,425.55, 232,419.09 and 95,821.61 is: 132,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,425.55 : 232,419.09 = 95,821.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,425.55/232,419.09 = 95,821.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,425.55x = 232,419.09 × 95,821.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,425.55x = 22,270,770,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,770,236.44/168,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,229.17

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