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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,707.10, 257,440.65 and 101,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,707.10, 257,440.65 and 101,550.30 is: 152,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,707.10 : 257,440.65 = 101,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,707.10/257,440.65 = 101,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,707.10x = 257,440.65 × 101,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,707.10x = 26,143,175,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,175,239.70/171,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,254.48

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