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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,793.55, 704,688.33 and 170,203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,793.55, 704,688.33 and 170,203.89 is: 255,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,793.55 : 704,688.33 = 170,203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,793.55/704,688.33 = 170,203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,793.55x = 704,688.33 × 170,203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,793.55x = 119,940,695,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,940,695,003.60/469,793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,305.11

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