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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,245.40, 236,312.84 and 94,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,245.40, 236,312.84 and 94,767.72 is: 130,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,245.40 : 236,312.84 = 94,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,245.40/236,312.84 = 94,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,245.40x = 236,312.84 × 94,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,245.40x = 22,394,829,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394,829,733.53/171,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,776.24

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