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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,344.06, 352,113.45 and 169,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,344.06, 352,113.45 and 169,273.10 is: 233,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,344.06 : 352,113.45 = 169,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,344.06/352,113.45 = 169,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,344.06x = 352,113.45 × 169,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,344.06x = 59,603,333,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,333,472.63/255,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,423.62

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