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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,647.06, 238,275.65 and 97,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,647.06, 238,275.65 and 97,210.26 is: 134,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,647.06 : 238,275.65 = 97,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,647.06/238,275.65 = 97,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,647.06x = 238,275.65 × 97,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,647.06x = 23,162,837,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,837,888.17/172,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,162.94

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