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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,871.03, 406,919.90 and 167,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,871.03, 406,919.90 and 167,546.63 is: 231,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,871.03 : 406,919.90 = 167,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,871.03/406,919.90 = 167,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,871.03x = 406,919.90 × 167,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,871.03x = 68,178,059,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,178,059,361.10/294,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,213.15

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