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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,254.48, 357,800.04 and 163,756.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,254.48, 357,800.04 and 163,756.56 is: 226,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,254.48 : 357,800.04 = 163,756.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,254.48/357,800.04 = 163,756.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,254.48x = 357,800.04 × 163,756.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,254.48x = 58,592,103,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,103,718.26/259,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,002.28

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