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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,027.60, 255,041.40 and 102,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,027.60, 255,041.40 and 102,376.40 is: 153,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,027.60 : 255,041.40 = 102,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,027.60/255,041.40 = 102,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,027.60x = 255,041.40 × 102,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,027.60x = 26,110,220,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,220,382.96/170,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,564.60

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