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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,084.80, 356,404.80 and 167,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,084.80, 356,404.80 and 167,446.40 is: 251,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,084.80 : 356,404.80 = 167,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,084.80/356,404.80 = 167,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,084.80x = 356,404.80 × 167,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,084.80x = 59,678,700,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678,700,702.72/237,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,718.80

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