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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,127.80, 352,125.10 and 168,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,127.80, 352,125.10 and 168,934.84 is: 233,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,127.80 : 352,125.10 = 168,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,127.80/352,125.10 = 168,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,127.80x = 352,125.10 × 168,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,127.80x = 59,486,197,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486,197,428.48/255,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,162.35

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