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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,250.15, 588,623.90 and 167,612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,250.15, 588,623.90 and 167,612.18 is: 251,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,250.15 : 588,623.90 = 167,612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,250.15/588,623.90 = 167,612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,250.15x = 588,623.90 × 167,612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,250.15x = 98,660,531,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,531,297.92/392,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,524.52

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