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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,827.40, 346,241.10 and 167,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,827.40, 346,241.10 and 167,841.80 is: 251,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,827.40 : 346,241.10 = 167,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,827.40/346,241.10 = 167,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,827.40x = 346,241.10 × 167,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,827.40x = 58,113,729,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113,729,457.98/230,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,762.70

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