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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,103.42, 254,863.52 and 120,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,103.42, 254,863.52 and 120,094.02 is: 179,935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,103.42 : 254,863.52 = 120,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,103.42/254,863.52 = 120,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,103.42x = 254,863.52 × 120,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,103.42x = 30,607,584,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607,584,668.15/170,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,935.15

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