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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,954.74, 255,001.23 and 109,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,954.74, 255,001.23 and 109,233 is: 163,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,954.74 : 255,001.23 = 109,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,954.74/255,001.23 = 109,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,954.74x = 255,001.23 × 109,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,954.74x = 27,854,549,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,549,356.59/169,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,893.92

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