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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,701.07, 235,457.83 and 103,633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,701.07, 235,457.83 and 103,633.07 is: 142,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,701.07 : 235,457.83 = 103,633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,701.07/235,457.83 = 103,633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,701.07x = 235,457.83 × 103,633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,701.07x = 24,401,217,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401,217,778.44/170,701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,947.07

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