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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,726.80, 256,090.20 and 135,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,726.80, 256,090.20 and 135,475.60 is: 203,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,726.80 : 256,090.20 = 135,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,726.80/256,090.20 = 135,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,726.80x = 256,090.20 × 135,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,726.80x = 34,693,973,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693,973,499.12/170,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,213.40

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