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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,955.28, 235,918.92 and 95,505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,955.28, 235,918.92 and 95,505.04 is: 131,797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,955.28 : 235,918.92 = 95,505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,955.28/235,918.92 = 95,505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,955.28x = 235,918.92 × 95,505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,955.28x = 22,531,445,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,445,891.36/170,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,797.31

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