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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,426.67, 519,221.45 and 168,667.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,426.67, 519,221.45 and 168,667.31 is: 252,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,426.67 : 519,221.45 = 168,667.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,426.67/519,221.45 = 168,667.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,426.67x = 519,221.45 × 168,667.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,426.67x = 87,575,684,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575,684,422.46/346,426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,797.18

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