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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,704.51, 235,572.24 and 94,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,704.51, 235,572.24 and 94,223.63 is: 130,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,704.51 : 235,572.24 = 94,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,704.51/235,572.24 = 94,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,704.51x = 235,572.24 × 94,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,704.51x = 22,196,470,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,470,402.17/170,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,028.62

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