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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,908.48, 235,813.44 and 99,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,908.48, 235,813.44 and 99,246.08 is: 136,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,908.48 : 235,813.44 = 99,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,908.48/235,813.44 = 99,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,908.48x = 235,813.44 × 99,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,908.48x = 23,403,559,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,559,531.32/170,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,936.21

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