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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,029.62, 253,671.96 and 115,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,029.62, 253,671.96 and 115,593.92 is: 173,478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,029.62 : 253,671.96 = 115,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,029.62/253,671.96 = 115,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,029.62x = 253,671.96 × 115,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,029.62x = 29,322,936,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322,936,250.48/169,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,478.09

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