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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.40, 257,066.10 and 45,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.40, 257,066.10 and 45,009.30 is: 67,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.40 : 257,066.10 = 45,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.40/257,066.10 = 45,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.40x = 257,066.10 × 45,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.40x = 11,570,365,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570,365,214.73/171,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,513.95

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