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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,665.18, 351,458.87 and 164,209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,665.18, 351,458.87 and 164,209.46 is: 226,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,665.18 : 351,458.87 = 164,209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,665.18/351,458.87 = 164,209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,665.18x = 351,458.87 × 164,209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,665.18x = 57,712,871,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712,871,254.91/254,665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,622.55

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