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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,751.52, 235,636.96 and 94,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,751.52, 235,636.96 and 94,270.72 is: 130,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,751.52 : 235,636.96 = 94,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,751.52/235,636.96 = 94,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,751.52x = 235,636.96 × 94,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,751.52x = 22,213,665,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,665,877.81/170,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,093.52

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