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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,772.93, 235,654.47 and 94,279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,772.93, 235,654.47 and 94,279.67 is: 130,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,772.93 : 235,654.47 = 94,279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,772.93/235,654.47 = 94,279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,772.93x = 235,654.47 × 94,279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,772.93x = 22,217,424,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,424,487.35/170,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,099.22

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