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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,489.92, 235,376.90 and 151,574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,489.92, 235,376.90 and 151,574.71 is: 209,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,489.92 : 235,376.90 = 151,574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,489.92/235,376.90 = 151,574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,489.92x = 235,376.90 × 151,574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,489.92x = 35,677,185,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,677,185,358.20/170,489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,262.73

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