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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,015.70, 254,804.85 and 103,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,015.70, 254,804.85 and 103,385.10 is: 154,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,015.70 : 254,804.85 = 103,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,015.70/254,804.85 = 103,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,015.70x = 254,804.85 × 103,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,015.70x = 26,343,024,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343,024,897.74/170,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,944.66

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