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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,855.27, 352,346.49 and 167,472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,855.27, 352,346.49 and 167,472.45 is: 251,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,855.27 : 352,346.49 = 167,472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,855.27/352,346.49 = 167,472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,855.27x = 352,346.49 × 167,472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,855.27x = 59,008,329,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008,329,929.20/234,855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,254.02

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