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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,795.96, 235,700.32 and 94,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,795.96, 235,700.32 and 94,314.96 is: 130,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,795.96 : 235,700.32 = 94,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,795.96/235,700.32 = 94,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,795.96x = 235,700.32 × 94,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,795.96x = 22,230,066,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230,066,252.79/170,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,155.69

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