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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,684.76, 351,485.82 and 164,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,684.76, 351,485.82 and 164,229 is: 226,649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,684.76 : 351,485.82 = 164,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,684.76/351,485.82 = 164,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,684.76x = 351,485.82 × 164,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,684.76x = 57,724,164,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,164,732.78/254,684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,649.47

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