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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,704.27, 235,515.72 and 110,310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,704.27, 235,515.72 and 110,310.49 is: 152,192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,704.27 : 235,515.72 = 110,310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,704.27/235,515.72 = 110,310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,704.27x = 235,515.72 × 110,310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,704.27x = 25,979,854,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979,854,475.90/170,704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,192.18

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