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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.20, 369,640.80 and 167,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.20, 369,640.80 and 167,695.20 is: 251,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.20 : 369,640.80 = 167,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.20/369,640.80 = 167,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.20x = 369,640.80 × 167,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.20x = 61,986,987,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,986,987,884.16/246,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,542.80

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