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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,380.76, 237,887.26 and 94,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,380.76, 237,887.26 and 94,857.44 is: 130,904.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,380.76 : 237,887.26 = 94,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,380.76/237,887.26 = 94,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,380.76x = 237,887.26 × 94,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,380.76x = 22,565,375,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,375,065.63/172,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,904.26

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