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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,873.52, 235,805.28 and 95,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,873.52, 235,805.28 and 95,422.08 is: 131,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,873.52 : 235,805.28 = 95,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,873.52/235,805.28 = 95,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,873.52x = 235,805.28 × 95,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,873.52x = 22,501,030,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,030,292.58/170,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,682.37

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