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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,322.03, 234,866.25 and 127,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,322.03, 234,866.25 and 127,233.99 is: 175,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,322.03 : 234,866.25 = 127,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,322.03/234,866.25 = 127,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,322.03x = 234,866.25 × 127,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,322.03x = 29,882,970,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,970,103.84/170,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,449.82

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