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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,080.44, 350,570.16 and 158,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,080.44, 350,570.16 and 158,552.28 is: 218,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,080.44 : 350,570.16 = 158,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,080.44/350,570.16 = 158,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,080.44x = 350,570.16 × 158,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,080.44x = 55,583,698,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,698,167.96/254,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,764.18

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