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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,507.12, 236,679.48 and 96,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,507.12, 236,679.48 and 96,054 is: 132,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,507.12 : 236,679.48 = 96,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,507.12/236,679.48 = 96,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,507.12x = 236,679.48 × 96,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,507.12x = 22,734,010,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,010,771.92/171,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,554.33

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