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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,032.04, 352,047.92 and 164,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,032.04, 352,047.92 and 164,393.04 is: 226,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,032.04 : 352,047.92 = 164,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,032.04/352,047.92 = 164,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,032.04x = 352,047.92 × 164,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,032.04x = 57,874,227,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,227,794.48/255,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,929.24

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