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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,657.48, 235,505.66 and 94,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,657.48, 235,505.66 and 94,177.28 is: 129,963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,657.48 : 235,505.66 = 94,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,657.48/235,505.66 = 94,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,657.48x = 235,505.66 × 94,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,657.48x = 22,179,282,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,282,483.40/170,657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,963.73

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