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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,163.52, 237,585.47 and 95,680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,163.52, 237,585.47 and 95,680.22 is: 132,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,163.52 : 237,585.47 = 95,680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,163.52/237,585.47 = 95,680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,163.52x = 237,585.47 × 95,680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,163.52x = 22,732,228,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,228,372.08/172,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,038.59

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