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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,672.86, 235,514.55 and 95,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,672.86, 235,514.55 and 95,219.74 is: 131,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,672.86 : 235,514.55 = 95,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,672.86/235,514.55 = 95,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,672.86x = 235,514.55 × 95,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,672.86x = 22,425,634,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,634,217.22/170,672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,395.43

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