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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,735.20, 370,077.89 and 167,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,735.20, 370,077.89 and 167,283.32 is: 250,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,735.20 : 370,077.89 = 167,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,735.20/370,077.89 = 167,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,735.20x = 370,077.89 × 167,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,735.20x = 61,907,855,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,855,410.99/246,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,908.09

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