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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,434.97, 570,763.56 and 170,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,434.97, 570,763.56 and 170,023.70 is: 255,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,434.97 : 570,763.56 = 170,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,434.97/570,763.56 = 170,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,434.97x = 570,763.56 × 170,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,434.97x = 97,043,329,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043,329,442.55/380,434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,085.20

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