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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,575.28, 232,640.94 and 96,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,575.28, 232,640.94 and 96,955.35 is: 133,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,575.28 : 232,640.94 = 96,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,575.28/232,640.94 = 96,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,575.28x = 232,640.94 × 96,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,575.28x = 22,555,783,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,783,762.03/168,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,802.44

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