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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,475.32, 235,198.82 and 110,086.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,475.32, 235,198.82 and 110,086.78 is: 151,882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,475.32 : 235,198.82 = 110,086.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,475.32/235,198.82 = 110,086.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,475.32x = 235,198.82 × 110,086.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,475.32x = 25,892,280,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892,280,203.17/170,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,882.87

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