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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,966.79, 256,220.93 and 133,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,966.79, 256,220.93 and 133,061.84 is: 199,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,966.79 : 256,220.93 = 133,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,966.79/256,220.93 = 133,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,966.79x = 256,220.93 × 133,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,966.79x = 34,093,226,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093,226,445.90/170,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,414.32

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