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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,016.70, 364,525.05 and 168,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,016.70, 364,525.05 and 168,221.30 is: 252,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,016.70 : 364,525.05 = 168,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,016.70/364,525.05 = 168,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,016.70x = 364,525.05 × 168,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,016.70x = 61,320,877,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320,877,793.57/243,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,331.95

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