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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,113.87, 348,059.54 and 167,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,113.87, 348,059.54 and 167,346.83 is: 231,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,113.87 : 348,059.54 = 167,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,113.87/348,059.54 = 167,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,113.87x = 348,059.54 × 167,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,113.87x = 58,246,661,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246,661,958.77/252,113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,033.15

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