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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,063.80, 256,595.70 and 44,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,063.80, 256,595.70 and 44,703.80 is: 67,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,063.80 : 256,595.70 = 44,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,063.80/256,595.70 = 44,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,063.80x = 256,595.70 × 44,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,063.80x = 11,470,802,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,470,802,853.66/171,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,055.70

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