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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,674.80, 254,512.20 and 98,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,674.80, 254,512.20 and 98,718.80 is: 148,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,674.80 : 254,512.20 = 98,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,674.80/254,512.20 = 98,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,674.80x = 254,512.20 × 98,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,674.80x = 25,125,138,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,138,969.36/169,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,078.20

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