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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,477.76, 235,260.40 and 95,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,477.76, 235,260.40 and 95,031.04 is: 131,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,477.76 : 235,260.40 = 95,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,477.76/235,260.40 = 95,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,477.76x = 235,260.40 × 95,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,477.76x = 22,357,040,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,040,482.82/170,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,143.44

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