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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,529.52, 244,980.72 and 96,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,529.52, 244,980.72 and 96,941 is: 133,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,529.52 : 244,980.72 = 96,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,529.52/244,980.72 = 96,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,529.52x = 244,980.72 × 96,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,529.52x = 23,748,675,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,675,977.52/177,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,773.11

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