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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,902.91, 235,848.48 and 94,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,902.91, 235,848.48 and 94,423.78 is: 130,306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,902.91 : 235,848.48 = 94,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,902.91/235,848.48 = 94,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,902.91x = 235,848.48 × 94,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,902.91x = 22,269,704,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,704,399.63/170,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,306.17

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