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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,244.33, 558,141.54 and 167,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,244.33, 558,141.54 and 167,041.54 is: 250,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,244.33 : 558,141.54 = 167,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,244.33/558,141.54 = 167,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,244.33x = 558,141.54 × 167,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,244.33x = 93,232,822,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,232,822,379.57/372,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,461.36

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