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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,764.25, 237,035.26 and 95,284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,764.25, 237,035.26 and 95,284.86 is: 131,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,764.25 : 237,035.26 = 95,284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,764.25/237,035.26 = 95,284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,764.25x = 237,035.26 × 95,284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,764.25x = 22,585,870,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,870,794.39/171,764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,493.44

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