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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,749.60, 235,524.48 and 103,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,749.60, 235,524.48 and 103,681.60 is: 143,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,749.60 : 235,524.48 = 103,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,749.60/235,524.48 = 103,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,749.60x = 235,524.48 × 103,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,749.60x = 24,419,554,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419,554,925.57/170,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,013.83

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