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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,862.66, 235,785.68 and 94,380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,862.66, 235,785.68 and 94,380.34 is: 130,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,862.66 : 235,785.68 = 94,380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,862.66/235,785.68 = 94,380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,862.66x = 235,785.68 × 94,380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,862.66x = 22,253,531,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253,531,584.17/170,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,242.21

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