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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,222.51, 478,974.82 and 167,383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,222.51, 478,974.82 and 167,383.33 is: 251,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,222.51 : 478,974.82 = 167,383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,222.51/478,974.82 = 167,383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,222.51x = 478,974.82 × 167,383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,222.51x = 80,172,400,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172,400,357.75/319,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,148.96

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