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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,472.44, 235,255.06 and 95,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,472.44, 235,255.06 and 95,012.84 is: 131,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,472.44 : 235,255.06 = 95,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,472.44/235,255.06 = 95,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,472.44x = 235,255.06 × 95,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,472.44x = 22,352,251,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,251,374.97/170,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,119.44

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