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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,233.20, 255,349.80 and 151,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,233.20, 255,349.80 and 151,570.80 is: 227,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,233.20 : 255,349.80 = 151,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,233.20/255,349.80 = 151,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,233.20x = 255,349.80 × 151,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,233.20x = 38,703,573,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703,573,465.84/170,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,356.20

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