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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,044.07, 347,949.36 and 170,801.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,044.07, 347,949.36 and 170,801.53 is: 235,793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,044.07 : 347,949.36 = 170,801.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,044.07/347,949.36 = 170,801.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,044.07x = 347,949.36 × 170,801.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,044.07x = 59,430,283,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,430,283,050.52/252,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,793.22

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