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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,246.22, 558,143.83 and 167,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,246.22, 558,143.83 and 167,043.24 is: 250,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,246.22 : 558,143.83 = 167,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,246.22/558,143.83 = 167,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,246.22x = 558,143.83 × 167,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,246.22x = 93,234,151,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234,151,683.52/372,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,463.66

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