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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,424.11, 256,093.71 and 110,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,424.11, 256,093.71 and 110,960.04 is: 165,765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,424.11 : 256,093.71 = 110,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,424.11/256,093.71 = 110,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,424.11x = 256,093.71 × 110,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,424.11x = 28,416,168,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,168,305.35/171,424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,765.30

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