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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,108.74, 255,023.92 and 94,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,108.74, 255,023.92 and 94,204.66 is: 141,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,108.74 : 255,023.92 = 94,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,108.74/255,023.92 = 94,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,108.74x = 255,023.92 × 94,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,108.74x = 24,024,441,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024,441,675.47/170,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,229.91

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