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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,543.64, 235,292.94 and 98,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,543.64, 235,292.94 and 98,897.52 is: 136,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,543.64 : 235,292.94 = 98,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,543.64/235,292.94 = 98,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,543.64x = 235,292.94 × 98,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,543.64x = 23,269,888,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,888,239.51/170,543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,445.36

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