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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.88, 235,958.64 and 95,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.88, 235,958.64 and 95,533.44 is: 131,835.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.88 : 235,958.64 = 95,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.88/235,958.64 = 95,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.88x = 235,958.64 × 95,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.88x = 22,541,940,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,940,576.92/170,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,835.87

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