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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,673.65, 235,527.47 and 98,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,673.65, 235,527.47 and 98,075.67 is: 135,343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,673.65 : 235,527.47 = 98,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,673.65/235,527.47 = 98,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,673.65x = 235,527.47 × 98,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,673.65x = 23,099,515,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,515,194.56/170,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,343.18

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