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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,702.94, 235,568.73 and 99,089.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,702.94, 235,568.73 and 99,089.64 is: 136,742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,702.94 : 235,568.73 = 99,089.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,702.94/235,568.73 = 99,089.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,702.94x = 235,568.73 × 99,089.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,702.94x = 23,342,420,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,420,650.96/170,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,742.93

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