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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,203.68, 234,876.51 and 94,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,203.68, 234,876.51 and 94,752.18 is: 130,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,203.68 : 234,876.51 = 94,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,203.68/234,876.51 = 94,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,203.68x = 234,876.51 × 94,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,203.68x = 22,255,061,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,061,353.29/170,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,755.47

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