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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,752.79, 235,632.74 and 94,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,752.79, 235,632.74 and 94,270.32 is: 130,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,752.79 : 235,632.74 = 94,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,752.79/235,632.74 = 94,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,752.79x = 235,632.74 × 94,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,752.79x = 22,213,174,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,174,037.95/170,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,089.67

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