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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,718.96, 235,693.08 and 123,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,718.96, 235,693.08 and 123,095.28 is: 169,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,718.96 : 235,693.08 = 123,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,718.96/235,693.08 = 123,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,718.96x = 235,693.08 × 123,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,718.96x = 29,012,705,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,705,676.66/170,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,944.25

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