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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.28, 355,600.80 and 166,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.28, 355,600.80 and 166,864.32 is: 250,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.28 : 355,600.80 = 166,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.28/355,600.80 = 166,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.28x = 355,600.80 × 166,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.28x = 59,337,085,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,337,085,683.46/237,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,020.08

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