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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,731.60, 254,597.40 and 139,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,731.60, 254,597.40 and 139,664.40 is: 209,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,731.60 : 254,597.40 = 139,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,731.60/254,597.40 = 139,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,731.60x = 254,597.40 × 139,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,731.60x = 35,558,193,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558,193,112.56/169,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,496.60

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