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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,926.58, 353,291.94 and 165,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,926.58, 353,291.94 and 165,326.70 is: 228,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,926.58 : 353,291.94 = 165,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,926.58/353,291.94 = 165,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,926.58x = 353,291.94 × 165,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,926.58x = 58,408,590,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408,590,576.80/255,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,224.01

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