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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,275.94, 170,207.33 and 108,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,275.94, 170,207.33 and 108,274.71 is: 161,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,275.94 : 170,207.33 = 108,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,275.94/170,207.33 = 108,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,275.94x = 170,207.33 × 108,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,275.94x = 18,429,148,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,148,754.25/114,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,268.84

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