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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.10, 235,507.23 and 103,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.10, 235,507.23 and 103,669.10 is: 142,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.10 : 235,507.23 = 103,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.10/235,507.23 = 103,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.10x = 235,507.23 × 103,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.10x = 24,414,822,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,822,577.59/170,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,996.59

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