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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,955.68, 234,539.40 and 94,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,955.68, 234,539.40 and 94,504 is: 130,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,955.68 : 234,539.40 = 94,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,955.68/234,539.40 = 94,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,955.68x = 234,539.40 × 94,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,955.68x = 22,164,911,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,911,457.60/169,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,415.83

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