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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,124.80, 352,120.96 and 168,931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,124.80, 352,120.96 and 168,931.84 is: 233,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,124.80 : 352,120.96 = 168,931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,124.80/352,120.96 = 168,931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,124.80x = 352,120.96 × 168,931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,124.80x = 59,484,441,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484,441,675.37/255,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,158.21

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