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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,573.97, 242,291.28 and 95,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,573.97, 242,291.28 and 95,002.91 is: 131,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,573.97 : 242,291.28 = 95,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,573.97/242,291.28 = 95,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,573.97x = 242,291.28 × 95,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,573.97x = 23,018,375,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018,375,456.17/175,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,103.58

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