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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,048.70, 254,854.35 and 103,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,048.70, 254,854.35 and 103,418.10 is: 154,994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,048.70 : 254,854.35 = 103,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,048.70/254,854.35 = 103,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,048.70x = 254,854.35 × 103,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,048.70x = 26,356,552,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,552,653.74/170,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,994.14

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