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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,415.46, 345,464.73 and 165,650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,415.46, 345,464.73 and 165,650.82 is: 228,526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,415.46 : 345,464.73 = 165,650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,415.46/345,464.73 = 165,650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,415.46x = 345,464.73 × 165,650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,415.46x = 57,226,515,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,515,805.58/250,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,526.29

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