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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,504.20, 254,256.30 and 150,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,504.20, 254,256.30 and 150,477.30 is: 225,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,504.20 : 254,256.30 = 150,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,504.20/254,256.30 = 150,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,504.20x = 254,256.30 × 150,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,504.20x = 38,259,801,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,259,801,531.99/169,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,715.95

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