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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,602.73, 336,239.69 and 167,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,602.73, 336,239.69 and 167,134.28 is: 230,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,602.73 : 336,239.69 = 167,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,602.73/336,239.69 = 167,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,602.73x = 336,239.69 × 167,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,602.73x = 56,197,175,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197,175,978.70/243,602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,691.90

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