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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,193.69, 346,409.76 and 165,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,193.69, 346,409.76 and 165,000.58 is: 227,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,193.69 : 346,409.76 = 165,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,193.69/346,409.76 = 165,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,193.69x = 346,409.76 × 165,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,193.69x = 57,157,811,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157,811,070.39/251,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,544.77

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