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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,795.52, 235,697.85 and 95,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,795.52, 235,697.85 and 95,344.02 is: 131,574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,795.52 : 235,697.85 = 95,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,795.52/235,697.85 = 95,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,795.52x = 235,697.85 × 95,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,795.52x = 22,472,380,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,380,524.36/170,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,574.77

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