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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,656.70, 369,985.05 and 167,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,656.70, 369,985.05 and 167,924.70 is: 251,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,656.70 : 369,985.05 = 167,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,656.70/369,985.05 = 167,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,656.70x = 369,985.05 × 167,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,656.70x = 62,129,628,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,129,628,525.74/246,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,887.05

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