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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,536.84, 450,971.27 and 167,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,536.84, 450,971.27 and 167,492.07 is: 251,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,536.84 : 450,971.27 = 167,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,536.84/450,971.27 = 167,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,536.84x = 450,971.27 × 167,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,536.84x = 75,534,110,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534,110,685.37/300,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,330.62

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