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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,905.60, 329,858.40 and 167,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,905.60, 329,858.40 and 167,417.60 is: 251,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,905.60 : 329,858.40 = 167,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,905.60/329,858.40 = 167,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,905.60x = 329,858.40 × 167,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,905.60x = 55,224,101,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224,101,667.84/219,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,126.40

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