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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.20, 370,039.80 and 167,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.20, 370,039.80 and 167,694.80 is: 251,395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.20 : 370,039.80 = 167,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.20/370,039.80 = 167,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.20x = 370,039.80 × 167,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.20x = 62,053,750,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053,750,253.04/246,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,395.46

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