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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,349.72, 235,073.97 and 98,753.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,349.72, 235,073.97 and 98,753.10 is: 136,274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,349.72 : 235,073.97 = 98,753.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,349.72/235,073.97 = 98,753.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,349.72x = 235,073.97 × 98,753.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,349.72x = 23,214,283,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,283,266.81/170,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,274.27

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