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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,670.80, 254,506.20 and 98,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,670.80, 254,506.20 and 98,714.80 is: 148,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,670.80 : 254,506.20 = 98,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,670.80/254,506.20 = 98,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,670.80x = 254,506.20 × 98,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,670.80x = 25,123,528,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123,528,631.76/169,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,072.20

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