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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,964.52, 235,923.76 and 94,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,964.52, 235,923.76 and 94,486.48 is: 130,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,964.52 : 235,923.76 = 94,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,964.52/235,923.76 = 94,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,964.52x = 235,923.76 × 94,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,964.52x = 22,291,605,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,605,630.76/170,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,387.32

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