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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,544.44, 352,464.12 and 169,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,544.44, 352,464.12 and 169,347.48 is: 233,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,544.44 : 352,464.12 = 169,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,544.44/352,464.12 = 169,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,544.44x = 352,464.12 × 169,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,544.44x = 59,688,910,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688,910,512.42/255,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,575.46

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