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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,210.24, 285,975.84 and 170,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,210.24, 285,975.84 and 170,297.60 is: 254,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,210.24 : 285,975.84 = 170,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,210.24/285,975.84 = 170,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,210.24x = 285,975.84 × 170,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,210.24x = 48,700,999,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,999,209.98/191,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,698.70

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