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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,322.53, 255,242.89 and 94,454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,322.53, 255,242.89 and 94,454.65 is: 141,548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,322.53 : 255,242.89 = 94,454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,322.53/255,242.89 = 94,454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,322.53x = 255,242.89 × 94,454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,322.53x = 24,108,878,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,878,031.18/170,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,548.37

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