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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,289.48, 235,006.78 and 94,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,289.48, 235,006.78 and 94,837.98 is: 130,880.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,289.48 : 235,006.78 = 94,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,289.48/235,006.78 = 94,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,289.48x = 235,006.78 × 94,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,289.48x = 22,287,568,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,568,301.50/170,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,880.48

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