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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,645.64, 346,016.97 and 163,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,645.64, 346,016.97 and 163,470.20 is: 225,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,645.64 : 346,016.97 = 163,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,645.64/346,016.97 = 163,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,645.64x = 346,016.97 × 163,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,645.64x = 56,563,461,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563,461,559.21/250,645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,671.04

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