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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,710.80, 254,566.20 and 148,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,710.80, 254,566.20 and 148,974.80 is: 223,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,710.80 : 254,566.20 = 148,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,710.80/254,566.20 = 148,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,710.80x = 254,566.20 × 148,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,710.80x = 37,923,948,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,948,731.76/169,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,462.20

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