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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,309.88, 235,024.58 and 94,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,309.88, 235,024.58 and 94,856.76 is: 130,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,309.88 : 235,024.58 = 94,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,309.88/235,024.58 = 94,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,309.88x = 235,024.58 × 94,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,309.88x = 22,293,670,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,670,179.16/170,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,900.63

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