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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,775.75, 235,667.62 and 94,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,775.75, 235,667.62 and 94,292.94 is: 130,122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,775.75 : 235,667.62 = 94,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,775.75/235,667.62 = 94,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,775.75x = 235,667.62 × 94,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,775.75x = 22,221,792,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,792,516.87/170,775.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,122.65

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