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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,697.32, 235,673.26 and 152,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,697.32, 235,673.26 and 152,761.49 is: 210,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,697.32 : 235,673.26 = 152,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,697.32/235,673.26 = 152,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,697.32x = 235,673.26 × 152,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,697.32x = 36,001,797,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,001,797,586.95/170,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,910.15

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