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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,315.42, 235,035.35 and 98,736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,315.42, 235,035.35 and 98,736.93 is: 136,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,315.42 : 235,035.35 = 98,736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,315.42/235,035.35 = 98,736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,315.42x = 235,035.35 × 98,736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,315.42x = 23,206,668,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,668,900.48/170,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.00

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