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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,875.71, 346,839.12 and 167,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,875.71, 346,839.12 and 167,030.84 is: 250,926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,875.71 : 346,839.12 = 167,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,875.71/346,839.12 = 167,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,875.71x = 346,839.12 × 167,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,875.71x = 57,932,829,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,932,829,558.46/230,875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,926.48

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