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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,166.33, 346,409.08 and 165,213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,166.33, 346,409.08 and 165,213.59 is: 227,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,166.33 : 346,409.08 = 165,213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,166.33/346,409.08 = 165,213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,166.33x = 346,409.08 × 165,213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,166.33x = 57,231,485,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231,485,570.32/251,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,862.89

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