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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,482.13, 255,822.90 and 94,644.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,482.13, 255,822.90 and 94,644.53 is: 142,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,482.13 : 255,822.90 = 94,644.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,482.13/255,822.90 = 94,644.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,482.13x = 255,822.90 × 94,644.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,482.13x = 24,212,237,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212,237,459.04/170,482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,022.14

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