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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,752.40, 256,128.60 and 133,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,752.40, 256,128.60 and 133,427.60 is: 200,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,752.40 : 256,128.60 = 133,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,752.40/256,128.60 = 133,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,752.40x = 256,128.60 × 133,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,752.40x = 34,174,624,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174,624,389.36/170,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,141.40

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