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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,968.40, 254,952.60 and 140,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,968.40, 254,952.60 and 140,419.60 is: 210,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,968.40 : 254,952.60 = 140,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,968.40/254,952.60 = 140,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,968.40x = 254,952.60 × 140,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,968.40x = 35,800,342,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,342,110.96/169,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,629.40

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