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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,065.70, 255,098.55 and 146,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,065.70, 255,098.55 and 146,737.70 is: 220,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,065.70 : 255,098.55 = 146,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,065.70/255,098.55 = 146,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,065.70x = 255,098.55 × 146,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,065.70x = 37,432,574,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432,574,500.34/170,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,106.55

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