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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,617.74, 255,401.64 and 111,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,617.74, 255,401.64 and 111,325.74 is: 166,646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,617.74 : 255,401.64 = 111,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,617.74/255,401.64 = 111,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,617.74x = 255,401.64 × 111,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,617.74x = 28,432,776,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432,776,570.21/170,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,646.07

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