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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,645.92, 235,475.04 and 95,199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,645.92, 235,475.04 and 95,199.28 is: 131,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,645.92 : 235,475.04 = 95,199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,645.92/235,475.04 = 95,199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,645.92x = 235,475.04 × 95,199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,645.92x = 22,417,054,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,054,265.97/170,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,365.90

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