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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,787.70, 369,965.55 and 167,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,787.70, 369,965.55 and 167,645.30 is: 251,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,787.70 : 369,965.55 = 167,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,787.70/369,965.55 = 167,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,787.70x = 369,965.55 × 167,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,787.70x = 62,022,985,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,985,619.42/246,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,321.22

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