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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,292.02, 235,002.90 and 98,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,292.02, 235,002.90 and 98,713.52 is: 136,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,292.02 : 235,002.90 = 98,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,292.02/235,002.90 = 98,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,292.02x = 235,002.90 × 98,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,292.02x = 23,197,963,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,963,469.21/170,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,224.61

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