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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,746.84, 236,993.70 and 95,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,746.84, 236,993.70 and 95,264.60 is: 131,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,746.84 : 236,993.70 = 95,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,746.84/236,993.70 = 95,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,746.84x = 236,993.70 × 95,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,746.84x = 22,577,110,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,110,033.02/171,746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,455.75

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