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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,026.11, 255,007.43 and 68,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,026.11, 255,007.43 and 68,797.63 is: 103,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,026.11 : 255,007.43 = 68,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,026.11/255,007.43 = 68,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,026.11x = 255,007.43 × 68,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,026.11x = 17,543,906,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,906,988.39/170,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,183.61

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