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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477.28, 236,648.48 and 96,025.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477.28, 236,648.48 and 96,025.12 is: 132,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477.28 : 236,648.48 = 96,025.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477.28/236,648.48 = 96,025.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477.28x = 236,648.48 × 96,025.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477.28x = 22,724,198,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,198,689.82/171,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,520.17

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