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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,402.10, 235,149.66 and 106,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,402.10, 235,149.66 and 106,774.98 is: 147,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,402.10 : 235,149.66 = 106,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,402.10/235,149.66 = 106,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,402.10x = 235,149.66 × 106,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,402.10x = 25,108,100,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108,100,243.51/170,402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,346.19

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