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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,956.92, 364,770.18 and 167,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,956.92, 364,770.18 and 167,891.16 is: 252,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,956.92 : 364,770.18 = 167,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,956.92/364,770.18 = 167,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,956.92x = 364,770.18 × 167,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,956.92x = 61,241,688,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,241,688,653.61/242,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,068.10

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