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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,734.20, 532,254.90 and 167,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,734.20, 532,254.90 and 167,649.40 is: 251,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,734.20 : 532,254.90 = 167,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,734.20/532,254.90 = 167,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,734.20x = 532,254.90 × 167,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,734.20x = 89,232,214,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,232,214,632.06/354,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,546.69

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