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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,054.60, 254,790.30 and 110,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,054.60, 254,790.30 and 110,859.80 is: 166,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,054.60 : 254,790.30 = 110,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,054.60/254,790.30 = 110,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,054.60x = 254,790.30 × 110,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,054.60x = 28,246,001,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246,001,699.94/170,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,099.60

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