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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,414.70, 255,622.05 and 152,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,414.70, 255,622.05 and 152,043.90 is: 228,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,414.70 : 255,622.05 = 152,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,414.70/255,622.05 = 152,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,414.70x = 255,622.05 × 152,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,414.70x = 38,865,773,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865,773,408.00/170,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,065.85

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