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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,313.40, 531,470.10 and 167,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,313.40, 531,470.10 and 167,689.40 is: 251,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,313.40 : 531,470.10 = 167,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,313.40/531,470.10 = 167,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,313.40x = 531,470.10 × 167,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,313.40x = 89,121,902,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121,902,186.94/354,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,534.10

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