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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,869.60, 382,477.20 and 165,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,869.60, 382,477.20 and 165,906.40 is: 248,972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,869.60 : 382,477.20 = 165,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,869.60/382,477.20 = 165,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,869.60x = 382,477.20 × 165,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,869.60x = 63,455,415,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,415,334.08/254,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,972.08

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