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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,791.58, 233,983.39 and 164,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,791.58, 233,983.39 and 164,404.60 is: 225,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,791.58 : 233,983.39 = 164,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,791.58/233,983.39 = 164,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,791.58x = 233,983.39 × 164,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,791.58x = 38,467,946,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,467,946,730.43/170,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,233.27

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