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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,118.72, 234,759.84 and 94,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,118.72, 234,759.84 and 94,665.60 is: 130,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,118.72 : 234,759.84 = 94,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,118.72/234,759.84 = 94,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,118.72x = 234,759.84 × 94,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,118.72x = 22,223,681,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,681,109.50/170,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,636.31

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