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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,024.10, 255,036.15 and 102,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,024.10, 255,036.15 and 102,372.90 is: 153,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,024.10 : 255,036.15 = 102,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,024.10/255,036.15 = 102,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,024.10x = 255,036.15 × 102,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,024.10x = 26,108,790,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,108,790,280.34/170,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,559.35

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