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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,007.70, 364,511.55 and 167,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,007.70, 364,511.55 and 167,969.30 is: 251,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,007.70 : 364,511.55 = 167,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,007.70/364,511.55 = 167,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,007.70x = 364,511.55 × 167,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,007.70x = 61,226,749,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226,749,895.42/243,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,953.95

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