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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.20, 256,510.80 and 151,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.20, 256,510.80 and 151,324.20 is: 226,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.20 : 256,510.80 = 151,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.20/256,510.80 = 151,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.20x = 256,510.80 × 151,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.20x = 38,816,291,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,816,291,601.36/171,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,986.30

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