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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,154.24, 254,950.54 and 98,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,154.24, 254,950.54 and 98,876.80 is: 148,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,154.24 : 254,950.54 = 98,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,154.24/254,950.54 = 98,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,154.24x = 254,950.54 × 98,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,154.24x = 25,208,693,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208,693,624.97/170,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,152.02

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