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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,962.73, 235,916.21 and 94,480.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,962.73, 235,916.21 and 94,480.91 is: 130,376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,962.73 : 235,916.21 = 94,480.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,962.73/235,916.21 = 94,480.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,962.73x = 235,916.21 × 94,480.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,962.73x = 22,289,577,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,577,496.66/170,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,376.82

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