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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,339.18, 352,106.73 and 169,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,339.18, 352,106.73 and 169,268.22 is: 233,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,339.18 : 352,106.73 = 169,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,339.18/352,106.73 = 169,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,339.18x = 352,106.73 × 169,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,339.18x = 59,600,479,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600,479,437.12/255,339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,416.90

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