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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,850.46, 304,865.19 and 167,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,850.46, 304,865.19 and 167,150.46 is: 230,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,850.46 : 304,865.19 = 167,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,850.46/304,865.19 = 167,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,850.46x = 304,865.19 × 167,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,850.46x = 50,958,356,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958,356,746.49/220,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,736.93

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