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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,855.30, 352,346.51 and 167,472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,855.30, 352,346.51 and 167,472.47 is: 251,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,855.30 : 352,346.51 = 167,472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,855.30/352,346.51 = 167,472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,855.30x = 352,346.51 × 167,472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,855.30x = 59,008,340,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008,340,325.58/234,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,254.03

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