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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,622.40, 255,607.20 and 91,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,622.40, 255,607.20 and 91,710.40 is: 137,390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,622.40 : 255,607.20 = 91,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,622.40/255,607.20 = 91,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,622.40x = 255,607.20 × 91,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,622.40x = 23,441,838,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441,838,554.88/170,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,390.16

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