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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,482.56, 235,263.36 and 95,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,482.56, 235,263.36 and 95,029.12 is: 131,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,482.56 : 235,263.36 = 95,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,482.56/235,263.36 = 95,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,482.56x = 235,263.36 × 95,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,482.56x = 22,356,870,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356,870,069.04/170,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,138.75

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