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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,695.44, 235,384.92 and 113,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,695.44, 235,384.92 and 113,314.50 is: 156,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,695.44 : 235,384.92 = 113,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,695.44/235,384.92 = 113,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,695.44x = 235,384.92 × 113,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,695.44x = 26,672,524,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,524,517.34/170,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,257.98

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