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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,444.02, 352,659.47 and 169,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,444.02, 352,659.47 and 169,519.52 is: 234,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,444.02 : 352,659.47 = 169,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,444.02/352,659.47 = 169,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,444.02x = 352,659.47 × 169,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,444.02x = 59,782,661,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782,661,466.96/255,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,034.30

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