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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,042.27, 352,062.05 and 164,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,042.27, 352,062.05 and 164,403.27 is: 226,943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,042.27 : 352,062.05 = 164,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,042.27/352,062.05 = 164,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,042.27x = 352,062.05 × 164,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,042.27x = 57,880,151,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,880,151,440.89/255,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,943.37

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