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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,501.97, 235,287.31 and 94,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,501.97, 235,287.31 and 94,024.28 is: 129,750.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,501.97 : 235,287.31 = 94,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,501.97/235,287.31 = 94,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,501.97x = 235,287.31 × 94,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,501.97x = 22,122,721,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,721,189.48/170,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,750.53

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