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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,627.30, 257,440.95 and 164,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,627.30, 257,440.95 and 164,628.90 is: 246,943.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,627.30 : 257,440.95 = 164,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,627.30/257,440.95 = 164,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,627.30x = 257,440.95 × 164,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,627.30x = 42,382,220,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382,220,413.46/171,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,943.35

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