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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,977.60, 254,966.40 and 139,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,977.60, 254,966.40 and 139,910.40 is: 209,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,977.60 : 254,966.40 = 139,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,977.60/254,966.40 = 139,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,977.60x = 254,966.40 × 139,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,977.60x = 35,672,451,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672,451,010.56/169,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,865.60

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