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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,569.20, 369,637.80 and 167,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,569.20, 369,637.80 and 167,426.80 is: 250,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,569.20 : 369,637.80 = 167,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,569.20/369,637.80 = 167,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,569.20x = 369,637.80 × 167,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,569.20x = 61,887,274,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,887,274,013.04/246,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,993.53

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