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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,964.98, 237,308.33 and 95,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,964.98, 237,308.33 and 95,480.12 is: 131,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,964.98 : 237,308.33 = 95,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,964.98/237,308.33 = 95,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,964.98x = 237,308.33 × 95,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,964.98x = 22,658,226,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,226,161.46/171,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,760.70

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