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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,247.22, 558,145.33 and 167,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,247.22, 558,145.33 and 167,044.24 is: 250,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,247.22 : 558,145.33 = 167,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,247.22/558,145.33 = 167,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,247.22x = 558,145.33 × 167,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,247.22x = 93,234,962,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234,962,459.40/372,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,465.17

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