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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,879.93, 235,813.53 and 94,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,879.93, 235,813.53 and 94,399.05 is: 130,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,879.93 : 235,813.53 = 94,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,879.93/235,813.53 = 94,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,879.93x = 235,813.53 × 94,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,879.93x = 22,260,573,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,573,209.15/170,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,270.27

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