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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,856.27, 352,347.99 and 167,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,856.27, 352,347.99 and 167,473.45 is: 251,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,856.27 : 352,347.99 = 167,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,856.27/352,347.99 = 167,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,856.27x = 352,347.99 × 167,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,856.27x = 59,008,933,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008,933,485.87/234,856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,255.52

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