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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,645.32, 235,380.90 and 103,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,645.32, 235,380.90 and 103,577.32 is: 142,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,645.32 : 235,380.90 = 103,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,645.32/235,380.90 = 103,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,645.32x = 235,380.90 × 103,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,645.32x = 24,380,122,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380,122,801.19/170,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,870.15

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