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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,728.51, 235,627.64 and 95,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,728.51, 235,627.64 and 95,292.67 is: 131,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,728.51 : 235,627.64 = 95,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,728.51/235,627.64 = 95,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,728.51x = 235,627.64 × 95,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,728.51x = 22,453,586,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,586,941.40/170,728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,516.33

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