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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,710.52, 235,580.53 and 94,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,710.52, 235,580.53 and 94,229.64 is: 130,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,710.52 : 235,580.53 = 94,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,710.52/235,580.53 = 94,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,710.52x = 235,580.53 × 94,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,710.52x = 22,198,668,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,668,768.48/170,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,036.91

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