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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,923.60, 329,885.40 and 167,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,923.60, 329,885.40 and 167,435.60 is: 251,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,923.60 : 329,885.40 = 167,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,923.60/329,885.40 = 167,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,923.60x = 329,885.40 × 167,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,923.60x = 55,234,559,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,234,559,880.24/219,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,153.40

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