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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.75, 235,621.88 and 94,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.75, 235,621.88 and 94,256.67 is: 130,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.75 : 235,621.88 = 94,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.75/235,621.88 = 94,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.75x = 235,621.88 × 94,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.75x = 22,208,933,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,933,787.94/170,737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,076.29

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