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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.10, 235,615.90 and 94,256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.10, 235,615.90 and 94,256.23 is: 130,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.10 : 235,615.90 = 94,256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.10/235,615.90 = 94,256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.10x = 235,615.90 × 94,256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.10x = 22,208,266,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,266,462.06/170,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,072.88

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