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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,421.78, 313,723.35 and 167,390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,421.78, 313,723.35 and 167,390.34 is: 250,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,421.78 : 313,723.35 = 167,390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,421.78/313,723.35 = 167,390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,421.78x = 313,723.35 × 167,390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,421.78x = 52,514,258,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514,258,222.44/209,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,758.34

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