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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,602.94, 235,182.84 and 119,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,602.94, 235,182.84 and 119,454.50 is: 164,672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,602.94 : 235,182.84 = 119,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,602.94/235,182.84 = 119,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,602.94x = 235,182.84 × 119,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,602.94x = 28,093,648,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,648,560.78/170,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,672.71

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