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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,568.48, 235,509.60 and 110,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,568.48, 235,509.60 and 110,174.40 is: 152,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,568.48 : 235,509.60 = 110,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,568.48/235,509.60 = 110,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,568.48x = 235,509.60 × 110,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,568.48x = 25,947,128,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947,128,874.24/170,568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,121.48

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