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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,117.91, 255,275.73 and 94,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,117.91, 255,275.73 and 94,224.15 is: 141,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,117.91 : 255,275.73 = 94,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,117.91/255,275.73 = 94,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,117.91x = 255,275.73 × 94,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,117.91x = 24,053,138,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053,138,674.88/170,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,390.98

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