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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,698.07, 235,453.69 and 103,630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,698.07, 235,453.69 and 103,630.07 is: 142,942.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,698.07 : 235,453.69 = 103,630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,698.07/235,453.69 = 103,630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,698.07x = 235,453.69 × 103,630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,698.07x = 24,400,082,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,082,376.46/170,698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,942.93

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