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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.06, 255,283.64 and 150,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.06, 255,283.64 and 150,823.88 is: 225,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.06 : 255,283.64 = 150,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.06/255,283.64 = 150,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.06x = 255,283.64 × 150,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.06x = 38,502,867,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502,867,054.79/171,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,131.29

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