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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,729.98, 235,620.41 and 94,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,729.98, 235,620.41 and 94,263.80 is: 130,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,729.98 : 235,620.41 = 94,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,729.98/235,620.41 = 94,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,729.98x = 235,620.41 × 94,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,729.98x = 22,210,475,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,475,204.16/170,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,091.24

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