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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,483.56, 235,264.74 and 95,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,483.56, 235,264.74 and 95,030.12 is: 131,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,483.56 : 235,264.74 = 95,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,483.56/235,264.74 = 95,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,483.56x = 235,264.74 × 95,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,483.56x = 22,357,236,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,236,473.97/170,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,140.13

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