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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,246.76, 371,623.84 and 167,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,246.76, 371,623.84 and 167,349.17 is: 230,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,246.76 : 371,623.84 = 167,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,246.76/371,623.84 = 167,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,246.76x = 371,623.84 × 167,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,246.76x = 62,190,941,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,941,686.90/269,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,981.21

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