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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,469.26, 235,275.30 and 102,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,469.26, 235,275.30 and 102,554.88 is: 141,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,469.26 : 235,275.30 = 102,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,469.26/235,275.30 = 102,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,469.26x = 235,275.30 × 102,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,469.26x = 24,128,629,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128,629,276.18/170,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,542.41

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