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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,803.53, 235,778.40 and 110,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,803.53, 235,778.40 and 110,379.15 is: 152,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,803.53 : 235,778.40 = 110,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,803.53/235,778.40 = 110,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,803.53x = 235,778.40 × 110,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,803.53x = 26,025,019,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,019,380.36/170,803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,368.16

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