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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,331.48, 235,057.46 and 98,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,331.48, 235,057.46 and 98,753.04 is: 136,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,331.48 : 235,057.46 = 98,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,331.48/235,057.46 = 98,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,331.48x = 235,057.46 × 98,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,331.48x = 23,212,638,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,638,255.91/170,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,279.20

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