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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,775.28, 351,765.48 and 167,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,775.28, 351,765.48 and 167,875.76 is: 251,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,775.28 : 351,765.48 = 167,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,775.28/351,765.48 = 167,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,775.28x = 351,765.48 × 167,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,775.28x = 59,052,897,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,897,296.76/234,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,529.45

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