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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.52, 243,463.44 and 95,850.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.52, 243,463.44 and 95,850.48 is: 132,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.52 : 243,463.44 = 95,850.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.52/243,463.44 = 95,850.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.52x = 243,463.44 × 95,850.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.52x = 23,336,087,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,087,586.45/176,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,273.11

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