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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,704.76, 235,572.59 and 94,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,704.76, 235,572.59 and 94,223.88 is: 130,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,704.76 : 235,572.59 = 94,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,704.76/235,572.59 = 94,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,704.76x = 235,572.59 × 94,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,704.76x = 22,196,562,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,562,980.33/170,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,028.97

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