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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,851.73, 346,803.06 and 167,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,851.73, 346,803.06 and 167,006.80 is: 250,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,851.73 : 346,803.06 = 167,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,851.73/346,803.06 = 167,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,851.73x = 346,803.06 × 167,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,851.73x = 57,918,470,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918,470,340.59/230,851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,890.34

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