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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,479.20, 236,635.80 and 94,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,479.20, 236,635.80 and 94,995.16 is: 131,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,479.20 : 236,635.80 = 94,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,479.20/236,635.80 = 94,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,479.20x = 236,635.80 × 94,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,479.20x = 22,479,255,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,255,682.73/171,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,090.28

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