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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,531.92, 254,244.96 and 58,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,531.92, 254,244.96 and 58,698 is: 88,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,531.92 : 254,244.96 = 58,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,531.92/254,244.96 = 58,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,531.92x = 254,244.96 × 58,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,531.92x = 14,923,670,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,670,662.08/169,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,028.68

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