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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,607.97, 409,344.21 and 167,570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,607.97, 409,344.21 and 167,570.15 is: 231,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,607.97 : 409,344.21 = 167,570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,607.97/409,344.21 = 167,570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,607.97x = 409,344.21 × 167,570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,607.97x = 68,593,870,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593,870,671.33/296,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,261.05

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