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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,901.85, 379,363.97 and 167,471.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,901.85, 379,363.97 and 167,471.82 is: 231,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,901.85 : 379,363.97 = 167,471.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,901.85/379,363.97 = 167,471.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,901.85x = 379,363.97 × 167,471.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,901.85x = 63,532,774,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,532,774,917.01/274,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,110.76

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