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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,153.04, 255,266.64 and 65,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,153.04, 255,266.64 and 65,002.08 is: 97,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,153.04 : 255,266.64 = 65,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,153.04/255,266.64 = 65,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,153.04x = 255,266.64 × 65,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,153.04x = 16,592,862,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,862,554.61/170,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,517.29

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