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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,483.01, 235,170.18 and 106,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,483.01, 235,170.18 and 106,710.09 is: 147,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,483.01 : 235,170.18 = 106,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,483.01/235,170.18 = 106,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,483.01x = 235,170.18 × 106,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,483.01x = 25,095,031,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095,031,073.12/170,483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,199.60

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