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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,775.58, 255,764.82 and 134,996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,775.58, 255,764.82 and 134,996.71 is: 202,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,775.58 : 255,764.82 = 134,996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,775.58/255,764.82 = 134,996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,775.58x = 255,764.82 × 134,996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,775.58x = 34,527,409,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527,409,233.74/170,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,180.01

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