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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,301.76, 235,023.72 and 94,850.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,301.76, 235,023.72 and 94,850.26 is: 130,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,301.76 : 235,023.72 = 94,850.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,301.76/235,023.72 = 94,850.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,301.76x = 235,023.72 × 94,850.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,301.76x = 22,292,060,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292,060,948.17/170,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,897.42

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