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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,164.07, 795,319.97 and 170,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,164.07, 795,319.97 and 170,345.76 is: 255,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,164.07 : 795,319.97 = 170,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,164.07/795,319.97 = 170,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,164.07x = 795,319.97 × 170,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,164.07x = 135,479,383,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,479,383,881.10/530,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,542.37

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