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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,338.12, 235,063.56 and 94,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,338.12, 235,063.56 and 94,885 is: 130,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,338.12 : 235,063.56 = 94,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,338.12/235,063.56 = 94,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,338.12x = 235,063.56 × 94,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,338.12x = 22,304,005,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,005,890.60/170,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,939.60

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