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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.80, 235,587.06 and 146,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.80, 235,587.06 and 146,826.60 is: 202,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.80 : 235,587.06 = 146,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.80/235,587.06 = 146,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.80x = 235,587.06 × 146,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.80x = 34,590,447,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,590,447,023.80/170,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,593.96

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