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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,886.94, 351,675.03 and 164,168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,886.94, 351,675.03 and 164,168.56 is: 226,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,886.94 : 351,675.03 = 164,168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,886.94/351,675.03 = 164,168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,886.94x = 351,675.03 × 164,168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,886.94x = 57,733,983,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,733,983,263.06/254,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,508.21

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