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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,496.72, 235,276.92 and 95,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,496.72, 235,276.92 and 95,030.64 is: 131,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,496.72 : 235,276.92 = 95,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,496.72/235,276.92 = 95,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,496.72x = 235,276.92 × 95,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,496.72x = 22,358,516,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,516,284.83/170,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,137.52

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