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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,625.36, 297,361.17 and 170,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,625.36, 297,361.17 and 170,411.36 is: 235,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,625.36 : 297,361.17 = 170,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,625.36/297,361.17 = 170,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,625.36x = 297,361.17 × 170,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,625.36x = 50,673,721,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,673,721,390.89/215,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,008.17

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