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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,454.31, 236,598.72 and 94,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,454.31, 236,598.72 and 94,968.24 is: 131,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,454.31 : 236,598.72 = 94,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,454.31/236,598.72 = 94,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,454.31x = 236,598.72 × 94,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,454.31x = 22,469,364,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,364,024.65/171,454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,051.62

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