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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,186.86, 363,099.21 and 167,092.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,186.86, 363,099.21 and 167,092.67 is: 250,514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,186.86 : 363,099.21 = 167,092.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,186.86/363,099.21 = 167,092.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,186.86x = 363,099.21 × 167,092.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,186.86x = 60,671,216,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,216,754.94/242,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,514.07

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