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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,415.80, 314,123.70 and 167,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,415.80, 314,123.70 and 167,943.80 is: 251,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,415.80 : 314,123.70 = 167,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,415.80/314,123.70 = 167,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,415.80x = 314,123.70 × 167,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,415.80x = 52,755,127,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,755,127,848.06/209,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,915.70

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