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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,548.44, 352,469.64 and 169,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,548.44, 352,469.64 and 169,351.48 is: 233,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,548.44 : 352,469.64 = 169,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,548.44/352,469.64 = 169,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,548.44x = 352,469.64 × 169,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,548.44x = 59,691,255,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,255,189.07/255,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,580.98

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