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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,755.10, 237,025.85 and 95,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,755.10, 237,025.85 and 95,271.71 is: 131,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,755.10 : 237,025.85 = 95,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,755.10/237,025.85 = 95,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,755.10x = 237,025.85 × 95,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,755.10x = 22,581,858,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,858,159.91/171,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,477.07

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