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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,763.80, 237,046.64 and 95,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,763.80, 237,046.64 and 95,294.92 is: 131,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,763.80 : 237,046.64 = 95,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,763.80/237,046.64 = 95,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,763.80x = 237,046.64 × 95,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,763.80x = 22,589,340,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,340,595.07/171,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,513.98

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