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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,188.70, 234,924.67 and 133,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,188.70, 234,924.67 and 133,795.19 is: 184,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,188.70 : 234,924.67 = 133,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,188.70/234,924.67 = 133,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,188.70x = 234,924.67 × 133,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,188.70x = 31,431,791,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431,791,612.89/170,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,687.89

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