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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,313.42, 235,032.59 and 98,734.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,313.42, 235,032.59 and 98,734.93 is: 136,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,313.42 : 235,032.59 = 98,734.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,313.42/235,032.59 = 98,734.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,313.42x = 235,032.59 × 98,734.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,313.42x = 23,205,926,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,926,321.37/170,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,254.24

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