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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,016.48, 350,581.07 and 162,175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,016.48, 350,581.07 and 162,175.01 is: 223,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,016.48 : 350,581.07 = 162,175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,016.48/350,581.07 = 162,175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,016.48x = 350,581.07 × 162,175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,016.48x = 56,855,487,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855,487,892.12/254,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,825.98

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