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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,267.64, 234,969.34 and 98,689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,267.64, 234,969.34 and 98,689.18 is: 136,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,267.64 : 234,969.34 = 98,689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,267.64/234,969.34 = 98,689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,267.64x = 234,969.34 × 98,689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,267.64x = 23,188,931,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,931,489.74/170,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,191.07

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