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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,307.04, 237,783.42 and 95,824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,307.04, 237,783.42 and 95,824.05 is: 132,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,307.04 : 237,783.42 = 95,824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,307.04/237,783.42 = 95,824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,307.04x = 237,783.42 × 95,824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,307.04x = 22,785,370,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,370,327.25/172,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,237.02

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