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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,013.96, 351,721.56 and 164,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,013.96, 351,721.56 and 164,384.68 is: 226,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,013.96 : 351,721.56 = 164,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,013.96/351,721.56 = 164,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,013.96x = 351,721.56 × 164,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,013.96x = 57,817,636,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,636,089.70/255,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,723.42

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