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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,169.02, 255,225.51 and 63,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,169.02, 255,225.51 and 63,524.96 is: 95,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,169.02 : 255,225.51 = 63,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,169.02/255,225.51 = 63,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,169.02x = 255,225.51 × 63,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,169.02x = 16,213,190,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,190,313.73/170,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,276.98

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