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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,885.22, 346,509.09 and 165,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,885.22, 346,509.09 and 165,227.04 is: 228,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,885.22 : 346,509.09 = 165,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,885.22/346,509.09 = 165,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,885.22x = 346,509.09 × 165,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,885.22x = 57,252,671,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,671,273.79/250,885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,202.65

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