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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,149.72, 234,802.62 and 94,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,149.72, 234,802.62 and 94,696.60 is: 130,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,149.72 : 234,802.62 = 94,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,149.72/234,802.62 = 94,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,149.72x = 234,802.62 × 94,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,149.72x = 22,235,009,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,009,785.09/170,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,679.09

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