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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,155.32, 237,573.96 and 95,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,155.32, 237,573.96 and 95,674.16 is: 132,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,155.32 : 237,573.96 = 95,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,155.32/237,573.96 = 95,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,155.32x = 237,573.96 × 95,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,155.32x = 22,729,689,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,689,060.87/172,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,030.13

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