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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,831.21, 235,663.22 and 110,453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,831.21, 235,663.22 and 110,453.63 is: 152,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,831.21 : 235,663.22 = 110,453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,831.21/235,663.22 = 110,453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,831.21x = 235,663.22 × 110,453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,831.21x = 26,029,857,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029,857,204.31/170,831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,371.79

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