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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.49, 237,210.80 and 95,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.49, 237,210.80 and 95,413.58 is: 131,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.49 : 237,210.80 = 95,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.49/237,210.80 = 95,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.49x = 237,210.80 × 95,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.49x = 22,633,131,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,131,642.66/171,900.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.15

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