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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,863.40, 235,790.54 and 94,387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,863.40, 235,790.54 and 94,387.74 is: 130,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,863.40 : 235,790.54 = 94,387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,863.40/235,790.54 = 94,387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,863.40x = 235,790.54 × 94,387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,863.40x = 22,255,736,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,736,419.95/170,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,254.56

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