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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,511.02, 350,988.99 and 163,706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,511.02, 350,988.99 and 163,706.78 is: 225,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,511.02 : 350,988.99 = 163,706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,511.02/350,988.99 = 163,706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,511.02x = 350,988.99 × 163,706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,511.02x = 57,459,277,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,459,277,368.35/254,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,763.42

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