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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,965.54, 235,931.16 and 94,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,965.54, 235,931.16 and 94,489.80 is: 130,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,965.54 : 235,931.16 = 94,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,965.54/235,931.16 = 94,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,965.54x = 235,931.16 × 94,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,965.54x = 22,293,088,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,088,122.17/170,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,395.21

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