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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,297.91, 230,855.77 and 99,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,297.91, 230,855.77 and 99,303.27 is: 137,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,297.91 : 230,855.77 = 99,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,297.91/230,855.77 = 99,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,297.91x = 230,855.77 × 99,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,297.91x = 22,924,732,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,732,859.37/167,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,029.40

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