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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,856.63, 346,810.37 and 167,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,856.63, 346,810.37 and 167,011.67 is: 250,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,856.63 : 346,810.37 = 167,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,856.63/346,810.37 = 167,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,856.63x = 346,810.37 × 167,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,856.63x = 57,921,376,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,921,376,497.91/230,856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,897.61

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