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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,250.80, 254,771.40 and 148,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,250.80, 254,771.40 and 148,305.20 is: 221,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,250.80 : 254,771.40 = 148,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,250.80/254,771.40 = 148,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,250.80x = 254,771.40 × 148,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,250.80x = 37,783,923,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783,923,431.28/170,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,930.96

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