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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,265.12, 533,160.48 and 168,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,265.12, 533,160.48 and 168,277.04 is: 252,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,265.12 : 533,160.48 = 168,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,265.12/533,160.48 = 168,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,265.12x = 533,160.48 × 168,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,265.12x = 89,718,667,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,718,667,419.38/355,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,540.04

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