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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,304.85, 236,397.84 and 94,822.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,304.85, 236,397.84 and 94,822.31 is: 130,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,304.85 : 236,397.84 = 94,822.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,304.85/236,397.84 = 94,822.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,304.85x = 236,397.84 × 94,822.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,304.85x = 22,415,788,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,788,350.45/171,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,853.20

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