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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.90, 255,227.85 and 117,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.90, 255,227.85 and 117,007.80 is: 175,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.90 : 255,227.85 = 117,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.90/255,227.85 = 117,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.90x = 255,227.85 × 117,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.90x = 29,863,649,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,649,227.23/170,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,511.70

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