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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,020.76, 253,166.66 and 159,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,020.76, 253,166.66 and 159,083.92 is: 238,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,020.76 : 253,166.66 = 159,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,020.76/253,166.66 = 159,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,020.76x = 253,166.66 × 159,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,020.76x = 40,274,744,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274,744,686.11/169,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,282.83

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