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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,800.91, 406,826.63 and 167,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,800.91, 406,826.63 and 167,483.49 is: 231,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,800.91 : 406,826.63 = 167,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,800.91/406,826.63 = 167,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,800.91x = 406,826.63 × 167,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,800.91x = 68,136,742,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,136,742,979.92/294,800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,127.99

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