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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,065.80, 255,098.70 and 110,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,065.80, 255,098.70 and 110,190.60 is: 165,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,065.80 : 255,098.70 = 110,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,065.80/255,098.70 = 110,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,065.80x = 255,098.70 × 110,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,065.80x = 28,109,478,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109,478,812.22/170,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,285.90

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