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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,910.83, 235,856.15 and 94,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,910.83, 235,856.15 and 94,429.92 is: 130,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,910.83 : 235,856.15 = 94,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,910.83/235,856.15 = 94,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,910.83x = 235,856.15 × 94,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,910.83x = 22,271,876,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,876,903.86/170,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,312.85

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