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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,725.20, 329,587.80 and 167,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,725.20, 329,587.80 and 167,237.20 is: 250,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,725.20 : 329,587.80 = 167,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,725.20/329,587.80 = 167,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,725.20x = 329,587.80 × 167,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,725.20x = 55,119,340,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,119,340,826.16/219,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,855.80

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