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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,482.92, 235,367.24 and 151,567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,482.92, 235,367.24 and 151,567.71 is: 209,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,482.92 : 235,367.24 = 151,567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,482.92/235,367.24 = 151,567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,482.92x = 235,367.24 × 151,567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,482.92x = 35,674,072,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674,072,817.98/170,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,253.06

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