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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,961.72, 364,133.52 and 167,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,961.72, 364,133.52 and 167,002.92 is: 230,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,961.72 : 364,133.52 = 167,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,961.72/364,133.52 = 167,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,961.72x = 364,133.52 × 167,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,961.72x = 60,811,361,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,361,109.88/263,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,379.47

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