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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,010.30, 253,150.98 and 159,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,010.30, 253,150.98 and 159,073.46 is: 238,267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,010.30 : 253,150.98 = 159,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,010.30/253,150.98 = 159,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,010.30x = 253,150.98 × 159,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,010.30x = 40,269,602,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,602,140.52/169,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,267.15

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