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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,969.80, 254,954.70 and 113,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,969.80, 254,954.70 and 113,982.60 is: 170,973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,969.80 : 254,954.70 = 113,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,969.80/254,954.70 = 113,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,969.80x = 254,954.70 × 113,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,969.80x = 29,060,399,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,060,399,588.22/169,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,973.90

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