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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,543.70, 369,599.55 and 167,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,543.70, 369,599.55 and 167,401.30 is: 250,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,543.70 : 369,599.55 = 167,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,543.70/369,599.55 = 167,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,543.70x = 369,599.55 × 167,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,543.70x = 61,871,445,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871,445,149.42/246,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,955.29

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