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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,068.24, 516,248.70 and 166,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,068.24, 516,248.70 and 166,707.40 is: 250,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,068.24 : 516,248.70 = 166,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,068.24/516,248.70 = 166,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,068.24x = 516,248.70 × 166,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,068.24x = 86,062,478,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,062,478,530.38/344,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,132.00

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