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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,301.53, 254,995.44 and 95,207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,301.53, 254,995.44 and 95,207.79 is: 142,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,301.53 : 254,995.44 = 95,207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,301.53/254,995.44 = 95,207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,301.53x = 254,995.44 × 95,207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,301.53x = 24,277,552,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,552,302.48/170,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,556.28

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