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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,250.30, 255,375.45 and 134,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,250.30, 255,375.45 and 134,999.10 is: 202,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,250.30 : 255,375.45 = 134,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,250.30/255,375.45 = 134,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,250.30x = 255,375.45 × 134,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,250.30x = 34,475,455,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,455,912.10/170,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,498.65

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