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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,195.80, 254,688.90 and 148,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,195.80, 254,688.90 and 148,250.20 is: 221,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,195.80 : 254,688.90 = 148,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,195.80/254,688.90 = 148,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,195.80x = 254,688.90 × 148,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,195.80x = 37,757,680,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,680,362.78/170,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,848.48

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