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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,307.42, 235,031.46 and 94,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,307.42, 235,031.46 and 94,855.92 is: 130,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,307.42 : 235,031.46 = 94,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,307.42/235,031.46 = 94,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,307.42x = 235,031.46 × 94,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,307.42x = 22,294,125,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,125,367.24/170,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,905.19

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