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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,221.08, 236,272.26 and 95,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,221.08, 236,272.26 and 95,755 is: 132,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,221.08 : 236,272.26 = 95,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,221.08/236,272.26 = 95,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,221.08x = 236,272.26 × 95,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,221.08x = 22,624,250,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,250,256.30/171,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,134.72

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