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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,262.06, 348,264.03 and 167,495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,262.06, 348,264.03 and 167,495.02 is: 231,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,262.06 : 348,264.03 = 167,495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,262.06/348,264.03 = 167,495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,262.06x = 348,264.03 × 167,495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,262.06x = 58,332,490,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,490,670.13/252,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,237.67

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