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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,924.14, 238,635.74 and 96,448.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,924.14, 238,635.74 and 96,448.19 is: 133,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,924.14 : 238,635.74 = 96,448.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,924.14/238,635.74 = 96,448.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,924.14x = 238,635.74 × 96,448.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,924.14x = 23,015,983,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,983,516.89/172,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,098.73

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