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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,333.98, 235,158.32 and 113,050.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,333.98, 235,158.32 and 113,050.98 is: 156,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,333.98 : 235,158.32 = 113,050.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,333.98/235,158.32 = 113,050.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,333.98x = 235,158.32 × 113,050.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,333.98x = 26,584,878,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584,878,813.78/170,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,075.02

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