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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,066.74, 254,942.70 and 75,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,066.74, 254,942.70 and 75,246.66 is: 112,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,066.74 : 254,942.70 = 75,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,066.74/254,942.70 = 75,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,066.74x = 254,942.70 × 75,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,066.74x = 19,183,586,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,586,666.38/170,066.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,800.34

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