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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,404.72, 255,605.64 and 44,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,404.72, 255,605.64 and 44,034.10 is: 66,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,404.72 : 255,605.64 = 44,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,404.72/255,605.64 = 44,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,404.72x = 255,605.64 × 44,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,404.72x = 11,255,364,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,364,312.32/170,404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,050.78

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