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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,021,309.70, 258,031,964.55 and 172,021,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,021,309.70, 258,031,964.55 and 172,021,309.70 is: 258,031,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,021,309.70 : 258,031,964.55 = 172,021,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,021,309.70/258,031,964.55 = 172,021,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,021,309.70x = 258,031,964.55 × 172,021,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,021,309.70x = 44,386,996,486,354,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,996,486,354,968/172,021,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,031,964.55

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