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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,243.33, 558,140.04 and 167,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,243.33, 558,140.04 and 167,040.54 is: 250,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,243.33 : 558,140.04 = 167,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,243.33/558,140.04 = 167,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,243.33x = 558,140.04 × 167,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,243.33x = 93,232,013,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,232,013,677.22/372,243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,459.86

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