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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,929.31, 237,263.36 and 95,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,929.31, 237,263.36 and 95,449.52 is: 131,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,929.31 : 237,263.36 = 95,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,929.31/237,263.36 = 95,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,929.31x = 237,263.36 × 95,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,929.31x = 22,646,672,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,672,162.02/171,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,720.83

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