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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,028.20, 254,823.60 and 103,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,028.20, 254,823.60 and 103,397.60 is: 154,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,028.20 : 254,823.60 = 103,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,028.20/254,823.60 = 103,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,028.20x = 254,823.60 × 103,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,028.20x = 26,348,148,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348,148,663.36/170,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,963.40

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