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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,190.49, 255,285.75 and 45,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,190.49, 255,285.75 and 45,528.25 is: 68,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,190.49 : 255,285.75 = 45,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,190.49/255,285.75 = 45,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,190.49x = 255,285.75 × 45,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,190.49x = 11,622,713,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622,713,447.44/170,190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,292.38

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