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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,267.94, 256,895.76 and 44,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,267.94, 256,895.76 and 44,907.22 is: 67,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,267.94 : 256,895.76 = 44,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,267.94/256,895.76 = 44,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,267.94x = 256,895.76 × 44,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,267.94x = 11,536,474,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,474,411.39/171,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,359.22

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