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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.48, 236,653.64 and 95,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.48, 236,653.64 and 95,007.72 is: 131,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.48 : 236,653.64 = 95,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.48/236,653.64 = 95,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.48x = 236,653.64 × 95,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.48x = 22,483,922,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,922,766.10/171,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,110.40

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