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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,510.02, 350,987.61 and 163,705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,510.02, 350,987.61 and 163,705.78 is: 225,762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,510.02 : 350,987.61 = 163,705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,510.02/350,987.61 = 163,705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,510.02x = 350,987.61 × 163,705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,510.02x = 57,458,700,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458,700,465.39/254,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,762.04

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