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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,653.43, 369,955.90 and 167,201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,653.43, 369,955.90 and 167,201.79 is: 250,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,653.43 : 369,955.90 = 167,201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,653.43/369,955.90 = 167,201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,653.43x = 369,955.90 × 167,201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,653.43x = 61,857,288,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857,288,701.06/246,653.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,786.25

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