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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,291.48, 235,009.54 and 94,839.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,291.48, 235,009.54 and 94,839.98 is: 130,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,291.48 : 235,009.54 = 94,839.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,291.48/235,009.54 = 94,839.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,291.48x = 235,009.54 × 94,839.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,291.48x = 22,288,300,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,300,073.41/170,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,883.24

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