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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,108.04, 254,870.46 and 120,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,108.04, 254,870.46 and 120,098.64 is: 179,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,108.04 : 254,870.46 = 120,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,108.04/254,870.46 = 120,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,108.04x = 254,870.46 × 120,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,108.04x = 30,609,595,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609,595,622.17/170,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,942.09

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