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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,068.37, 254,945.14 and 75,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,068.37, 254,945.14 and 75,248.28 is: 112,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,068.37 : 254,945.14 = 75,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,068.37/254,945.14 = 75,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,068.37x = 254,945.14 × 75,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,068.37x = 19,184,183,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,183,091.24/170,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,802.77

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