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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,274.22, 237,743.57 and 94,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,274.22, 237,743.57 and 94,745.82 is: 130,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,274.22 : 237,743.57 = 94,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,274.22/237,743.57 = 94,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,274.22x = 237,743.57 × 94,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,274.22x = 22,525,209,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,209,015.65/172,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,752.06

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