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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,668.92, 235,587.60 and 128,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,668.92, 235,587.60 and 128,349.60 is: 177,170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,668.92 : 235,587.60 = 128,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,668.92/235,587.60 = 128,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,668.92x = 235,587.60 × 128,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,668.92x = 30,237,574,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,574,224.96/170,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,170.95

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