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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,661.20, 369,991.80 and 167,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,661.20, 369,991.80 and 167,929.20 is: 251,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661.20 : 369,991.80 = 167,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661.20/369,991.80 = 167,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661.20x = 369,991.80 × 167,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661.20x = 62,132,426,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,426,980.56/246,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,893.80

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