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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,502.72, 235,298.40 and 95,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,502.72, 235,298.40 and 95,065.92 is: 131,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,502.72 : 235,298.40 = 95,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,502.72/235,298.40 = 95,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,502.72x = 235,298.40 × 95,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,502.72x = 22,368,858,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,858,870.53/170,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,193.56

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