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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,969.48, 237,314.52 and 95,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,969.48, 237,314.52 and 95,484.63 is: 131,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,969.48 : 237,314.52 = 95,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,969.48/237,314.52 = 95,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,969.48x = 237,314.52 × 95,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,969.48x = 22,659,889,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,889,135.83/171,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,766.92

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