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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,052.32, 254,845.16 and 107,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,052.32, 254,845.16 and 107,611.04 is: 161,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,052.32 : 254,845.16 = 107,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,052.32/254,845.16 = 107,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,052.32x = 254,845.16 × 107,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,052.32x = 27,424,152,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424,152,706.57/170,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,268.91

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