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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,427.52, 243,468.96 and 95,854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,427.52, 243,468.96 and 95,854.48 is: 132,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,427.52 : 243,468.96 = 95,854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,427.52/243,468.96 = 95,854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,427.52x = 243,468.96 × 95,854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,427.52x = 23,337,590,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,590,556.94/176,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,278.63

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