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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,368.99, 235,099.73 and 102,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,368.99, 235,099.73 and 102,373.34 is: 141,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,368.99 : 235,099.73 = 102,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,368.99/235,099.73 = 102,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,368.99x = 235,099.73 × 102,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,368.99x = 24,067,943,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067,943,673.63/170,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,269.51

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