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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,323.67, 236,423.79 and 94,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,323.67, 236,423.79 and 94,841.13 is: 130,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,323.67 : 236,423.79 = 94,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,323.67/236,423.79 = 94,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,323.67x = 236,423.79 × 94,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,323.67x = 22,422,699,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,699,402.48/171,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,879.17

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