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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,774.36, 235,820.28 and 106,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,774.36, 235,820.28 and 106,354.20 is: 146,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,774.36 : 235,820.28 = 106,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,774.36/235,820.28 = 106,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,774.36x = 235,820.28 × 106,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,774.36x = 25,080,477,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,477,223.18/170,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,863.25

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