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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,506.43, 854,267.21 and 170,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,506.43, 854,267.21 and 170,055.47 is: 255,085.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,506.43 : 854,267.21 = 170,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,506.43/854,267.21 = 170,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,506.43x = 854,267.21 × 170,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,506.43x = 145,272,806,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,272,806,780.53/569,506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,085.46

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