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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,627.76, 235,541.80 and 110,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,627.76, 235,541.80 and 110,227.84 is: 152,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,627.76 : 235,541.80 = 110,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,627.76/235,541.80 = 110,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,627.76x = 235,541.80 × 110,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,627.76x = 25,963,263,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,963,263,843.71/170,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,163.19

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