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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,674.44, 235,355.94 and 113,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,674.44, 235,355.94 and 113,293.50 is: 156,229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,674.44 : 235,355.94 = 113,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,674.44/235,355.94 = 113,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,674.44x = 235,355.94 × 113,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,674.44x = 26,664,298,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,298,188.39/170,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,229.01

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