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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,747.95, 237,012.18 and 95,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,747.95, 237,012.18 and 95,264.45 is: 131,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,747.95 : 237,012.18 = 95,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,747.95/237,012.18 = 95,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,747.95x = 237,012.18 × 95,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,747.95x = 22,578,835,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,835,650.69/171,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,464.95

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