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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,194.80, 254,687.40 and 148,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,194.80, 254,687.40 and 148,249.20 is: 221,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,194.80 : 254,687.40 = 148,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,194.80/254,687.40 = 148,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,194.80x = 254,687.40 × 148,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,194.80x = 37,757,203,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,203,300.08/170,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,846.99

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