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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,031.76, 255,047.82 and 63,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,031.76, 255,047.82 and 63,414.08 is: 95,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,031.76 : 255,047.82 = 63,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,031.76/255,047.82 = 63,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,031.76x = 255,047.82 × 63,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,031.76x = 16,173,622,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173,622,861.31/170,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,121.19

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