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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,705.75, 235,573.96 and 94,224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,705.75, 235,573.96 and 94,224.87 is: 130,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,705.75 : 235,573.96 = 94,224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,705.75/235,573.96 = 94,224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,705.75x = 235,573.96 × 94,224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,705.75x = 22,196,925,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,925,697.51/170,705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,030.33

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