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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,627.36, 352,953.54 and 165,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,627.36, 352,953.54 and 165,036.24 is: 227,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,627.36 : 352,953.54 = 165,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,627.36/352,953.54 = 165,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,627.36x = 352,953.54 × 165,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,627.36x = 58,250,125,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250,125,136.29/255,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,871.25

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