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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,707.15, 235,540.69 and 98,096.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,707.15, 235,540.69 and 98,096.01 is: 135,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,707.15 : 235,540.69 = 98,096.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,707.15/235,540.69 = 98,096.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,707.15x = 235,540.69 × 98,096.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,707.15x = 23,105,602,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,602,629.84/170,707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,352.29

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