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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,920.62, 235,875.51 and 95,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,920.62, 235,875.51 and 95,467.50 is: 131,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,920.62 : 235,875.51 = 95,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,920.62/235,875.51 = 95,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,920.62x = 235,875.51 × 95,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,920.62x = 22,518,445,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,445,250.93/170,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,747.97

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