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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,730.24, 235,621.08 and 95,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,730.24, 235,621.08 and 95,290.08 is: 131,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,730.24 : 235,621.08 = 95,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,730.24/235,621.08 = 95,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,730.24x = 235,621.08 × 95,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,730.24x = 22,452,351,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,351,562.89/170,730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,507.76

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