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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.10, 255,926.42 and 113,672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.10, 255,926.42 and 113,672.82 is: 170,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.10 : 255,926.42 = 113,672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.10/255,926.42 = 113,672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.10x = 255,926.42 × 113,672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.10x = 29,091,877,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,877,873.90/170,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,566.73

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