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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,961.40, 254,942.10 and 91,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,961.40, 254,942.10 and 91,229.40 is: 136,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,961.40 : 254,942.10 = 91,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,961.40/254,942.10 = 91,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,961.40x = 254,942.10 × 91,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,961.40x = 23,258,214,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,214,817.74/169,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,844.10

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