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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,010.78, 234,664.29 and 113,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,010.78, 234,664.29 and 113,422.02 is: 156,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,010.78 : 234,664.29 = 113,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,010.78/234,664.29 = 113,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,010.78x = 234,664.29 × 113,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,010.78x = 26,616,097,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616,097,793.67/170,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,555.35

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