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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,826.23, 237,108.80 and 95,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,826.23, 237,108.80 and 95,340.48 is: 131,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,826.23 : 237,108.80 = 95,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,826.23/237,108.80 = 95,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,826.23x = 237,108.80 × 95,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,826.23x = 22,606,066,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,066,804.22/171,826.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,563.54

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