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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,954.36, 374,099.58 and 169,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,954.36, 374,099.58 and 169,134.84 is: 233,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,954.36 : 374,099.58 = 169,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,954.36/374,099.58 = 169,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,954.36x = 374,099.58 × 169,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,954.36x = 63,273,272,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,273,272,607.37/270,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,520.04

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