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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,592.07, 354,010.23 and 166,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,592.07, 354,010.23 and 166,062.42 is: 229,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,592.07 : 354,010.23 = 166,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,592.07/354,010.23 = 166,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,592.07x = 354,010.23 × 166,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,592.07x = 58,787,795,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,787,795,498.56/256,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,109.95

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