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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,063.80, 255,095.70 and 110,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,063.80, 255,095.70 and 110,188.60 is: 165,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,063.80 : 255,095.70 = 110,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,063.80/255,095.70 = 110,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,063.80x = 255,095.70 × 110,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,063.80x = 28,108,638,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108,638,049.02/170,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,282.90

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