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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,923.55, 235,873.08 and 94,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,923.55, 235,873.08 and 94,442.40 is: 130,329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,923.55 : 235,873.08 = 94,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,923.55/235,873.08 = 94,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,923.55x = 235,873.08 × 94,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,923.55x = 22,276,419,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276,419,770.59/170,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,329.73

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