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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,636.96, 235,485.42 and 95,200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,636.96, 235,485.42 and 95,200.04 is: 131,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,636.96 : 235,485.42 = 95,200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,636.96/235,485.42 = 95,200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,636.96x = 235,485.42 × 95,200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,636.96x = 22,418,221,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418,221,403.42/170,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,379.63

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