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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,904.66, 235,862.20 and 94,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,904.66, 235,862.20 and 94,430.44 is: 130,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,904.66 : 235,862.20 = 94,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,904.66/235,862.20 = 94,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,904.66x = 235,862.20 × 94,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,904.66x = 22,272,571,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,571,325.37/170,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,321.62

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