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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,068.20, 254,883.60 and 103,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,068.20, 254,883.60 and 103,437.60 is: 155,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,068.20 : 254,883.60 = 103,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,068.20/254,883.60 = 103,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,068.20x = 254,883.60 × 103,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,068.20x = 26,364,547,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364,547,863.36/170,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,023.38

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