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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,025.70, 255,038.55 and 151,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,025.70, 255,038.55 and 151,363.30 is: 227,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,025.70 : 255,038.55 = 151,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,025.70/255,038.55 = 151,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,025.70x = 255,038.55 × 151,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,025.70x = 38,603,476,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603,476,555.22/170,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,044.95

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