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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,152.99, 235,111.62 and 134,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,152.99, 235,111.62 and 134,625.18 is: 186,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,152.99 : 235,111.62 = 134,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,152.99/235,111.62 = 134,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,152.99x = 235,111.62 × 134,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,152.99x = 31,651,944,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,651,944,162.59/170,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,020.50

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