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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,050.62, 588,338.10 and 167,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,050.62, 588,338.10 and 167,463.54 is: 251,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,050.62 : 588,338.10 = 167,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,050.62/588,338.10 = 167,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,050.62x = 588,338.10 × 167,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,050.62x = 98,525,180,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,525,180,942.87/392,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,307.30

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