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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,758.80, 349,623.24 and 167,564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,758.80, 349,623.24 and 167,564.72 is: 230,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,758.80 : 349,623.24 = 167,564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,758.80/349,623.24 = 167,564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,758.80x = 349,623.24 × 167,564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,758.80x = 58,584,520,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,520,316.09/253,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,866.95

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