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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,736.44, 235,617.16 and 94,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,736.44, 235,617.16 and 94,254.16 is: 130,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,736.44 : 235,617.16 = 94,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,736.44/235,617.16 = 94,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,736.44x = 235,617.16 × 94,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,736.44x = 22,207,897,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,897,497.39/170,736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,071.22

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