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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,755.79, 235,636.88 and 94,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,755.79, 235,636.88 and 94,273.32 is: 130,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,755.79 : 235,636.88 = 94,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,755.79/235,636.88 = 94,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,755.79x = 235,636.88 × 94,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,755.79x = 22,214,270,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,270,992.04/170,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,093.81

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