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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,545.44, 345,768.72 and 165,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,545.44, 345,768.72 and 165,513.44 is: 228,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,545.44 : 345,768.72 = 165,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,545.44/345,768.72 = 165,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,545.44x = 345,768.72 × 165,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,545.44x = 57,229,370,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229,370,291.60/250,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,419.13

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