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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,385.60, 341,314.97 and 167,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,385.60, 341,314.97 and 167,481.72 is: 251,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,385.60 : 341,314.97 = 167,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,385.60/341,314.97 = 167,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,385.60x = 341,314.97 × 167,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,385.60x = 57,164,018,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,018,237.35/227,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,396.83

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