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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,870.80, 254,806.20 and 120,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,870.80, 254,806.20 and 120,007.20 is: 180,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,870.80 : 254,806.20 = 120,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,870.80/254,806.20 = 120,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,870.80x = 254,806.20 × 120,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,870.80x = 30,578,578,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578,578,604.64/169,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,010.80

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