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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,062.80, 255,094.20 and 110,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,062.80, 255,094.20 and 110,187.60 is: 165,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,062.80 : 255,094.20 = 110,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,062.80/255,094.20 = 110,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,062.80x = 255,094.20 × 110,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,062.80x = 28,108,217,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108,217,671.92/170,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,281.40

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