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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,756.88, 235,622.76 and 95,308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,756.88, 235,622.76 and 95,308.56 is: 131,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,756.88 : 235,622.76 = 95,308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,756.88/235,622.76 = 95,308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,756.88x = 235,622.76 × 95,308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,756.88x = 22,456,865,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456,865,958.83/170,756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,513.68

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