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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,691.01, 353,076.67 and 160,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,691.01, 353,076.67 and 160,362.11 is: 221,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,691.01 : 353,076.67 = 160,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,691.01/353,076.67 = 160,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,691.01x = 353,076.67 × 160,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,691.01x = 56,620,120,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,120,876.12/255,691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,439.62

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