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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,359.28, 235,123.80 and 94,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,359.28, 235,123.80 and 94,932.08 is: 131,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,359.28 : 235,123.80 = 94,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,359.28/235,123.80 = 94,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,359.28x = 235,123.80 × 94,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,359.28x = 22,320,791,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,791,391.50/170,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,021.87

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