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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,902.63, 370,327.01 and 167,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,902.63, 370,327.01 and 167,450.96 is: 251,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,902.63 : 370,327.01 = 167,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,902.63/370,327.01 = 167,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,902.63x = 370,327.01 × 167,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,902.63x = 62,011,614,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,011,614,682.87/246,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,158.18

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