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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,105.28, 350,505.12 and 163,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,105.28, 350,505.12 and 163,579.52 is: 225,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,105.28 : 350,505.12 = 163,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,105.28/350,505.12 = 163,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,105.28x = 350,505.12 × 163,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,105.28x = 57,335,459,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,335,459,287.14/254,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,636.63

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