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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,103.92, 234,446.46 and 124,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,103.92, 234,446.46 and 124,685.60 is: 171,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,103.92 : 234,446.46 = 124,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,103.92/234,446.46 = 124,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,103.92x = 234,446.46 × 124,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,103.92x = 29,232,097,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232,097,532.98/170,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,848.46

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