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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,455.31, 236,600.10 and 94,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,455.31, 236,600.10 and 94,969.24 is: 131,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,455.31 : 236,600.10 = 94,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,455.31/236,600.10 = 94,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,455.31x = 236,600.10 × 94,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,455.31x = 22,469,731,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,731,680.92/171,455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,052.99

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