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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,135.91, 237,554.67 and 95,654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,135.91, 237,554.67 and 95,654.69 is: 132,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,135.91 : 237,554.67 = 95,654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,135.91/237,554.67 = 95,654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,135.91x = 237,554.67 × 95,654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,135.91x = 22,723,217,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,217,129.13/172,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,007.42

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