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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,191.67, 234,760.88 and 104,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,191.67, 234,760.88 and 104,791.02 is: 144,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,191.67 : 234,760.88 = 104,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,191.67/234,760.88 = 104,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,191.67x = 234,760.88 × 104,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,191.67x = 24,600,830,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,830,635.52/170,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,547.80

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