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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,838.70, 235,751.79 and 95,385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,838.70, 235,751.79 and 95,385.58 is: 131,628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,838.70 : 235,751.79 = 95,385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,838.70/235,751.79 = 95,385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,838.70x = 235,751.79 × 95,385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,838.70x = 22,487,321,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,321,225.19/170,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.96

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