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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,064.70, 255,097.05 and 146,736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,064.70, 255,097.05 and 146,736.70 is: 220,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,064.70 : 255,097.05 = 146,736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,064.70/255,097.05 = 146,736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,064.70x = 255,097.05 × 146,736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,064.70x = 37,432,099,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432,099,296.74/170,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,105.05

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