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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,826.73, 346,428.36 and 165,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,826.73, 346,428.36 and 165,168.65 is: 228,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,826.73 : 346,428.36 = 165,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,826.73/346,428.36 = 165,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,826.73x = 346,428.36 × 165,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,826.73x = 57,219,105,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219,105,408.98/250,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,122.04

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