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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,476.40, 236,637.18 and 94,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,476.40, 236,637.18 and 94,995.48 is: 131,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,476.40 : 236,637.18 = 94,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,476.40/236,637.18 = 94,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,476.40x = 236,637.18 × 94,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,476.40x = 22,479,462,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,462,499.95/171,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,093.62

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