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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,960.29, 235,912.84 and 94,478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,960.29, 235,912.84 and 94,478.47 is: 130,373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,960.29 : 235,912.84 = 94,478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,960.29/235,912.84 = 94,478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,960.29x = 235,912.84 × 94,478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,960.29x = 22,288,684,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,684,176.55/170,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,373.46

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