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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,503.70, 369,539.55 and 167,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,503.70, 369,539.55 and 167,361.30 is: 250,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,503.70 : 369,539.55 = 167,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,503.70/369,539.55 = 167,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,503.70x = 369,539.55 × 167,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,503.70x = 61,846,619,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846,619,489.42/246,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,895.30

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