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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,255.60, 236,327.84 and 94,777.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,255.60, 236,327.84 and 94,777.89 is: 130,790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,255.60 : 236,327.84 = 94,777.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,255.60/236,327.84 = 94,777.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,255.60x = 236,327.84 × 94,777.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,255.60x = 22,398,654,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,654,023.46/171,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,790.78

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