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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,003.70, 364,505.55 and 167,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,003.70, 364,505.55 and 167,965.30 is: 251,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,003.70 : 364,505.55 = 167,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,003.70/364,505.55 = 167,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,003.70x = 364,505.55 × 167,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,003.70x = 61,224,284,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224,284,057.42/243,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,947.95

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