Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,404, 254,106 and 70,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,404, 254,106 and 70,908 is: 106,362
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,404 : 254,106 = 70,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,404/254,106 = 70,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,404x = 254,106 × 70,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,404x = 18,018,148,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,018,148,248/169,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,362
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