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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.98, 235,971.49 and 94,502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.98, 235,971.49 and 94,502.43 is: 130,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.98 : 235,971.49 = 94,502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.98/235,971.49 = 94,502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.98x = 235,971.49 × 94,502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.98x = 22,299,878,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,878,890.87/170,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.11

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