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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,522.70, 235,320.84 and 98,944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,522.70, 235,320.84 and 98,944.62 is: 136,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,522.70 : 235,320.84 = 98,944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,522.70/235,320.84 = 98,944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,522.70x = 235,320.84 × 98,944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,522.70x = 23,283,731,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,731,091.88/170,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,543.29

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