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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,755.39, 237,026.24 and 95,272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,755.39, 237,026.24 and 95,272.00 is: 131,477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,755.39 : 237,026.24 = 95,272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,755.39/237,026.24 = 95,272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,755.39x = 237,026.24 × 95,272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,755.39x = 22,581,963,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,963,582.89/171,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,477.46

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