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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,148.55, 237,570.77 and 95,670.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,148.55, 237,570.77 and 95,670.87 is: 132,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,148.55 : 237,570.77 = 95,670.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,148.55/237,570.77 = 95,670.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,148.55x = 237,570.77 × 95,670.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,148.55x = 22,728,602,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,602,252.47/172,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,029.01

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