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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,033.68, 234,698.88 and 109,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,033.68, 234,698.88 and 109,604.44 is: 151,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,033.68 : 234,698.88 = 109,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,033.68/234,698.88 = 109,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,033.68x = 234,698.88 × 109,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,033.68x = 25,724,039,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,724,039,311.03/170,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,287.91

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