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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,727.39, 352,161.25 and 166,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,727.39, 352,161.25 and 166,470.44 is: 249,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,727.39 : 352,161.25 = 166,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,727.39/352,161.25 = 166,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,727.39x = 352,161.25 × 166,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,727.39x = 58,624,438,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624,438,978.77/234,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,755.43

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