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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,271.01, 255,012.86 and 164,366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,271.01, 255,012.86 and 164,366.11 is: 246,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,271.01 : 255,012.86 = 164,366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,271.01/255,012.86 = 164,366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,271.01x = 255,012.86 × 164,366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,271.01x = 41,915,471,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915,471,603.30/170,271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,169.16

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