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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,744.76, 235,640.70 and 94,278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,744.76, 235,640.70 and 94,278.42 is: 130,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,744.76 : 235,640.70 = 94,278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,744.76/235,640.70 = 94,278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,744.76x = 235,640.70 × 94,278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,744.76x = 22,215,832,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,832,883.69/170,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,111.36

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