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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,825.23, 237,107.42 and 95,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,825.23, 237,107.42 and 95,339.48 is: 131,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,825.23 : 237,107.42 = 95,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,825.23/237,107.42 = 95,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,825.23x = 237,107.42 × 95,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,825.23x = 22,605,698,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,698,126.94/171,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,562.16

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