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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,593.52, 355,994.94 and 167,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,593.52, 355,994.94 and 167,325.24 is: 250,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,593.52 : 355,994.94 = 167,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,593.52/355,994.94 = 167,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,593.52x = 355,994.94 × 167,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,593.52x = 59,566,938,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566,938,774.29/237,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,709.44

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