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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,069.76, 234,692.64 and 98,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,069.76, 234,692.64 and 98,452.80 is: 135,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,069.76 : 234,692.64 = 98,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,069.76/234,692.64 = 98,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,069.76x = 234,692.64 × 98,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,069.76x = 23,106,147,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,106,147,547.39/170,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,862.76

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