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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,046.80, 254,465.40 and 148,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,046.80, 254,465.40 and 148,101.20 is: 221,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,046.80 : 254,465.40 = 148,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,046.80/254,465.40 = 148,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,046.80x = 254,465.40 × 148,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,046.80x = 37,686,631,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686,631,098.48/170,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,625.05

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