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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,755.93, 235,642.08 and 94,279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,755.93, 235,642.08 and 94,279.79 is: 130,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,755.93 : 235,642.08 = 94,279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,755.93/235,642.08 = 94,279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,755.93x = 235,642.08 × 94,279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,755.93x = 22,216,286,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,286,760.22/170,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,105.51

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