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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,718.61, 254,683.04 and 98,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,718.61, 254,683.04 and 98,674.68 is: 148,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,718.61 : 254,683.04 = 98,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,718.61/254,683.04 = 98,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,718.61x = 254,683.04 × 98,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,718.61x = 25,130,767,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130,767,473.43/169,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,073.14

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