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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,592.84, 235,370.88 and 110,166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,592.84, 235,370.88 and 110,166.03 is: 151,998.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,592.84 : 235,370.88 = 110,166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,592.84/235,370.88 = 110,166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,592.84x = 235,370.88 × 110,166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,592.84x = 25,929,875,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,875,427.21/170,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,998.62

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