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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,839.63, 235,759.13 and 95,390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,839.63, 235,759.13 and 95,390.83 is: 131,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,839.63 : 235,759.13 = 95,390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,839.63/235,759.13 = 95,390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,839.63x = 235,759.13 × 95,390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,839.63x = 22,489,259,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489,259,090.78/170,839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,639.59

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