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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,226.52, 234,919.86 and 94,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,226.52, 234,919.86 and 94,775 is: 130,793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,226.52 : 234,919.86 = 94,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,226.52/234,919.86 = 94,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,226.52x = 234,919.86 × 94,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,226.52x = 22,264,529,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,529,731.50/170,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,793.54

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