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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,252.58, 254,195.09 and 148,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,252.58, 254,195.09 and 148,996.52 is: 223,773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,252.58 : 254,195.09 = 148,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,252.58/254,195.09 = 148,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,252.58x = 254,195.09 × 148,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,252.58x = 37,874,181,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,874,181,795.13/169,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,773.15

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