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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,867.52, 235,796.24 and 94,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,867.52, 235,796.24 and 94,391.88 is: 130,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,867.52 : 235,796.24 = 94,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,867.52/235,796.24 = 94,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,867.52x = 235,796.24 × 94,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,867.52x = 22,257,250,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,250,390.53/170,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,260.28

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