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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,304.64, 234,984.46 and 98,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,304.64, 234,984.46 and 98,680.32 is: 136,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,304.64 : 234,984.46 = 98,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,304.64/234,984.46 = 98,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,304.64x = 234,984.46 × 98,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,304.64x = 23,188,341,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,341,707.83/170,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,158.01

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