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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,625.70, 254,438.55 and 165,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,625.70, 254,438.55 and 165,737.70 is: 248,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,625.70 : 254,438.55 = 165,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,625.70/254,438.55 = 165,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,625.70x = 254,438.55 × 165,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,625.70x = 42,170,060,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,060,068.34/169,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,606.55

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