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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,675.86, 235,518.68 and 95,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,675.86, 235,518.68 and 95,222.74 is: 131,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,675.86 : 235,518.68 = 95,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,675.86/235,518.68 = 95,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,675.86x = 235,518.68 × 95,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,675.86x = 22,426,734,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,734,030.78/170,675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,399.57

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