Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,552, 254,328 and 58,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,552, 254,328 and 58,744 is: 88,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,552 : 254,328 = 58,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,552/254,328 = 58,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,552x = 254,328 × 58,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,552x = 14,940,244,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,940,244,032/169,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,116
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