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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,029.76, 255,044.82 and 63,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,029.76, 255,044.82 and 63,412.08 is: 95,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,029.76 : 255,044.82 = 63,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,029.76/255,044.82 = 63,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,029.76x = 255,044.82 × 63,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,029.76x = 16,172,922,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172,922,529.43/170,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,118.19

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