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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,728.80, 256,093.20 and 135,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,728.80, 256,093.20 and 135,477.60 is: 203,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,728.80 : 256,093.20 = 135,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,728.80/256,093.20 = 135,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,728.80x = 256,093.20 × 135,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,728.80x = 34,694,892,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694,892,112.32/170,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,216.40

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