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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,604.48, 235,481.04 and 99,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,604.48, 235,481.04 and 99,007.56 is: 136,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,604.48 : 235,481.04 = 99,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,604.48/235,481.04 = 99,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,604.48x = 235,481.04 × 99,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,604.48x = 23,314,403,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,314,403,196.66/170,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,657.63

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