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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,746.20, 256,119.30 and 153,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,746.20, 256,119.30 and 153,833.40 is: 230,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,746.20 : 256,119.30 = 153,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,746.20/256,119.30 = 153,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,746.20x = 256,119.30 × 153,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,746.20x = 39,399,702,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,399,702,724.62/170,746.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,750.10

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