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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,964.52, 237,311.49 and 95,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,964.52, 237,311.49 and 95,483.76 is: 131,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,964.52 : 237,311.49 = 95,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,964.52/237,311.49 = 95,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,964.52x = 237,311.49 × 95,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,964.52x = 22,659,393,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,393,356.40/171,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,767.84

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