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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,233.70, 454,850.52 and 170,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,233.70, 454,850.52 and 170,207.40 is: 255,311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,233.70 : 454,850.52 = 170,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,233.70/454,850.52 = 170,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,233.70x = 454,850.52 × 170,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,233.70x = 77,418,924,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418,924,397.85/303,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,311.08

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