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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,323.25, 255,002.92 and 90,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,323.25, 255,002.92 and 90,179.15 is: 135,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,323.25 : 255,002.92 = 90,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,323.25/255,002.92 = 90,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,323.25x = 255,002.92 × 90,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,323.25x = 22,995,945,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995,945,072.66/170,323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,013.54

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