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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,469.44, 235,265.28 and 102,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,469.44, 235,265.28 and 102,508.48 is: 141,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,469.44 : 235,265.28 = 102,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,469.44/235,265.28 = 102,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,469.44x = 235,265.28 × 102,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,469.44x = 24,116,686,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116,686,249.57/170,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,472.20

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