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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,746.82, 370,095.30 and 167,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,746.82, 370,095.30 and 167,294.94 is: 250,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,746.82 : 370,095.30 = 167,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,746.82/370,095.30 = 167,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,746.82x = 370,095.30 × 167,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,746.82x = 61,915,071,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915,071,007.78/246,746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,925.51

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