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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,417.70, 255,626.55 and 152,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,417.70, 255,626.55 and 152,046.90 is: 228,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,417.70 : 255,626.55 = 152,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,417.70/255,626.55 = 152,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,417.70x = 255,626.55 × 152,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,417.70x = 38,867,224,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867,224,485.20/170,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,070.35

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