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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,045.70, 255,068.55 and 151,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,045.70, 255,068.55 and 151,674.90 is: 227,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,045.70 : 255,068.55 = 151,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,045.70/255,068.55 = 151,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,045.70x = 255,068.55 × 151,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,045.70x = 38,687,496,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,496,814.40/170,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,512.35

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