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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,112.32, 358,274.82 and 167,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,112.32, 358,274.82 and 167,072.54 is: 250,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,112.32 : 358,274.82 = 167,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,112.32/358,274.82 = 167,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,112.32x = 358,274.82 × 167,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,112.32x = 59,857,884,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,857,884,576.00/239,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,333.75

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