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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,389.61, 341,320.97 and 167,485.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,389.61, 341,320.97 and 167,485.71 is: 251,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,389.61 : 341,320.97 = 167,485.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,389.61/341,320.97 = 167,485.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,389.61x = 341,320.97 × 167,485.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,389.61x = 57,166,384,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,166,384,160.91/227,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,402.80

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