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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,907.96, 235,866.76 and 94,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,907.96, 235,866.76 and 94,433.73 is: 130,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,907.96 : 235,866.76 = 94,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,907.96/235,866.76 = 94,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,907.96x = 235,866.76 × 94,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,907.96x = 22,273,777,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,777,693.73/170,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,326.16

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