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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,016.99, 350,581.76 and 162,175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,016.99, 350,581.76 and 162,175.51 is: 223,826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,016.99 : 350,581.76 = 162,175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,016.99/350,581.76 = 162,175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,016.99x = 350,581.76 × 162,175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,016.99x = 56,855,775,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855,775,724.70/254,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,826.67

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