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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,347.67, 255,327.73 and 103,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,347.67, 255,327.73 and 103,640.75 is: 155,343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,347.67 : 255,327.73 = 103,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,347.67/255,327.73 = 103,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,347.67x = 255,327.73 × 103,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,347.67x = 26,462,357,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,357,433.00/170,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,343.23

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