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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,006.93, 351,668.02 and 163,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,006.93, 351,668.02 and 163,155.27 is: 224,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,006.93 : 351,668.02 = 163,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,006.93/351,668.02 = 163,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,006.93x = 351,668.02 × 163,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,006.93x = 57,376,491,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,376,491,493.54/255,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,999.74

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