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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,026.07, 351,930.22 and 174,450.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,026.07, 351,930.22 and 174,450.61 is: 240,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,026.07 : 351,930.22 = 174,450.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,026.07/351,930.22 = 174,450.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,026.07x = 351,930.22 × 174,450.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,026.07x = 61,394,441,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,394,441,560.22/255,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,737.90

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