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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,220.98, 234,900.68 and 93,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,220.98, 234,900.68 and 93,739.48 is: 129,358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,220.98 : 234,900.68 = 93,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,220.98/234,900.68 = 93,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,220.98x = 234,900.68 × 93,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,220.98x = 22,019,467,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,467,594.85/170,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,358.13

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