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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,359.80, 254,039.70 and 106,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,359.80, 254,039.70 and 106,374.20 is: 159,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,359.80 : 254,039.70 = 106,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,359.80/254,039.70 = 106,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,359.80x = 254,039.70 × 106,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,359.80x = 27,023,269,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,269,855.74/169,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,561.30

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