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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,722.49, 235,555.67 and 109,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,722.49, 235,555.67 and 109,440.68 is: 151,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,722.49 : 235,555.67 = 109,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,722.49/235,555.67 = 109,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,722.49x = 235,555.67 × 109,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,722.49x = 25,779,371,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779,371,798.48/170,722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,001.62

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