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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,788.30, 235,496.16 and 110,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,788.30, 235,496.16 and 110,279.48 is: 152,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,788.30 : 235,496.16 = 110,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,788.30/235,496.16 = 110,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,788.30x = 235,496.16 × 110,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,788.30x = 25,970,392,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,392,889.32/170,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,061.90

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