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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,876.77, 235,809.76 and 95,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,876.77, 235,809.76 and 95,425.33 is: 131,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,876.77 : 235,809.76 = 95,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,876.77/235,809.76 = 95,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,876.77x = 235,809.76 × 95,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,876.77x = 22,502,224,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,224,165.22/170,876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,686.85

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