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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,499.72, 235,281.06 and 95,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,499.72, 235,281.06 and 95,033.64 is: 131,141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,499.72 : 235,281.06 = 95,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,499.72/235,281.06 = 95,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,499.72x = 235,281.06 × 95,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,499.72x = 22,359,615,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,615,554.86/170,499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,141.66

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