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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,626.70, 255,940.05 and 168,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,626.70, 255,940.05 and 168,002.30 is: 252,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,626.70 : 255,940.05 = 168,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,626.70/255,940.05 = 168,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,626.70x = 255,940.05 × 168,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,626.70x = 42,998,517,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998,517,062.12/170,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,003.45

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