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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,710.56, 235,579.24 and 94,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,710.56, 235,579.24 and 94,229.67 is: 130,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,710.56 : 235,579.24 = 94,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,710.56/235,579.24 = 94,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,710.56x = 235,579.24 × 94,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,710.56x = 22,198,554,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,554,424.11/170,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,036.21

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